Washington state House passes ban on hog-tying by police in a landslide
Washington state lawmakers overwhelmingly passed a bill Wednesday that would ban police from tying suspects, a restraint method that has long been a concern because of the risk of suffocation. “This practice is inhumane and dangerous,” Democratic Rep. Charlette Mena said during the vote. “Yet, hog tethering is still allowed in a small number of […]
Washington budget in flux as Republicans try to repeal carbon program
A conservative-backed effort to repeal Washington state’s landmark carbon pricing system and taxes on the sale of stocks and bonds has stalled the budget, with billions of dollars due in the final days of this year’s legislative session. In danger. Lawmakers are rushing to finalize three supplemental statewide budgets by the end of their regular […]
More workers enter 401(k) millionaires club thanks to stock market surge – The Washington Post
The soaring stock market has encouraged more retiree investors to join the millionaires’ club. The number of employees with 401(k) balances of more than $1 million increased by 41 percent in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the same period last year, according to data released Tuesday by Fidelity Investments. Fidelity Investments, one of […]
Congressional Democrats urge U.S. to block Capital One-Discover deal – The Washington Post
Thirteen leading Democratic members of Congress on Sunday called on the Biden administration to reject the proposed merger of Capital One and Discover Financial Services, saying the merger would reduce banking and credit card options for customers and create expensive It warned that fees could be imposed. Lawmakers led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) also […]
Richard Sherman Arrested for DUI in Washington State
Former NFL cornerback and current analyst Richard Sherman was arrested early Saturday morning on suspicion of DUI in Washington state, FOX 13 in Seattle reports. report. This is Sherman’s second arrest in the past two years. The first incident occurred in July 2022, when the former Seahawk was charged with five charges after allegedly crashing […]
Washington GOP chair calls declaring party on outside of ballot âquestionable designâ as voters raise concerns
As some Washington state residents have voiced concerns, Washington State Republican Party Chairman Jim Walsh said requiring voters to write their party affiliation on the outside of their mail-in ballots is a “questionable design decision.” Ta. Walsh told Fox News Digital on Friday that the requirement to declare one’s political party is “codified in law” […]
Washington state GOP chair calls declaring party on outside of ballot ‘questionable design’
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87K Fentanyl Pills, Meth, Heroin Seized in Washington State from Alleged Cartel-Connected Smuggler
BORDERTOWN, USA: Police in Tacoma, Washington, have seized approximately 87,000 fentanyl pills from an alleged drug trafficker associated with a Mexican cartel, city officials said in a written statement. Officers also found 83 pounds of methamphetamine and heroin that were allegedly brought into Washington from the Mexican border. “During the investigation, it was determined that […]
Advice | Why should you pay the IRS on time? The underpayment penalty is 8%. – The Washington Post
With tax season in full swing, there’s one thing to remember. If you owe money to the IRS, that means you’ll pay a lot of money in interest. Under tax law, interest rates on overpayments and underpayments are set quarterly. As of April 1, the tax rate for individuals will remain at 8%, almost triple […]
Washington legislators push bill making it a felony to threaten election workers
The Washington State Senate overwhelmingly passed a resolution Thursday that would make harassment of election workers a felony. It comes three months after four county election offices were forced to evacuate after receiving envelopes containing suspicious powder (including three people who tested positive for fentanyl). “This is something we cannot accept as normal,” Democratic Sen. […]