One in three Seattle residents are relocating out of the city due to public safety concerns over daily crimes and high cost of living prices, according to a Seattle Times/Suffolk University poll published in June. About 33% of Seattle residents surveyed said they were seriously considering moving out of the city. Sixty-seven percent said they…

On Tuesday, a federal judge denied an attempt to block Washington state’s ban on the sale of semiautomatic rifles, one of three firearm control measures signed by Gov. Jay Inslee. Inslee signed the law in April, which went into immediate effect, prohibiting the sale, distribution, manufacture, and importation of thousands of guns, including AR- and AK-style…

Governor Jay Inslee’s administration has fired Washington’s first Office of Equity director, Dr. Karen A. Johnson. Johnson’s last day was Wednesday after being appointed by Governor Inslee in March of 2021 to help promote equity in state government. According to the governor’s office, Jonson’s firing comes after concerns over a lack of stability and budgetary concerns….

Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson is entering the race for governor in 2024, the Democratic candidate announced on Tuesday in a campaign ad posted on YouTube. Ferguson’s announcement comes one day after current Governor Jay Inslee announced that he will not seek a fourth term, leaving the door open for a new governor to take…

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is ready “to pass the torch” as he announced on Monday that he will not be running for re-election in 2024. “Today I announced I will not be running for a fourth term. We’ve made Washington a beacon for progress, and now it’s time to pass the torch,” the Democrat said in his…

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed multiple gun control bills into law, including prohibiting the sale of semiautomatic rifles on Tuesday. “Today, Washington state is putting the gun industry in its place and improving the health, safety, and lives of our residents. I want to thank the many legislators and advocates who have worked for years…

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is expected to sign into law the strongest regulations on toxic chemicals in beauty and personal care products in the country. The Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act was passed through state legislatures last week. The bill, sponsored by Democrat state Rep. Sharlett Mena, would protect consumers from skin irritations and damage as a result of chemicals mixed into cosmetic…

Another gun control restriction has been passed by Washington state legislatures, implementing a ban on dozens of models of semi-automatic rifles on Wednesday. Democrat Gov. Jay Inslee is expected to sign the bill (HB 1240) into law and posted his reaction to this latest effort to stop the growing list of mass shootings in the United…

Washington state has moved to prohibit people from filing lawsuits against abortion providers and people who seek the abortion. The move is designed to counter recently-passed laws in Texas and Idaho that allow private citizens to file lawsuits against abortion providers. Gov. Jay Inslee, who signed the measure into law on Thursday, said that the…

Washington State Patrol’s (WSP) decision to terminate the employment of 127 people on Tuesday for refusing to comply with Gov. Jay Inslee’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate will end up costing the state’s taxpayers millions of dollars. For the fiscal year 2022, training costs are estimated to be about $168,000 per cadet, according to Chris Loftis, WSP…