AG Brown wins federal lawsuit to restore Housing First approach for Continuum of Care funding
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — U.S. District Judge Mary S. McElroy of the District of Rhode Island ruled Monday, June 30, that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) violated federal law when it issued notices overhauling funding prioritization for the Continuum of Care (CoC) program—a key federal initiative that provides billions in funding for […]
DOJ in partnership with DHS launch crackdown on Birth Tourism schemes mere hours after SCOTUS birthright ruling
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Justice Department on June 30 has directed all federal prosecutors across the country to prioritize the investigation and prosecution of commercial birth tourism schemes used by foreign nationals to secure U.S. citizenship for their children. The Department of Homeland Security will assist to target these operations. “The benefits of United States citizenship require […]
FAA Proposes New Rule to Enable Supersonic Overland Flight Across America
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on June 30 the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is taking a pivotal step toward enabling civil supersonic flights over the continental United States after massive innovations in supersonic technology which will make it possible to safely operate supersonic aircraft without a sonic boom. When operational, next-gen supersonic planes […]
SCOTUS Upholds State Laws Barring Biological Males from Girls’ Sports Teams; Let’s Go Washington applauds ruling
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a 6-3 decision, the United States Supreme Court ruled Tuesday, June 30, that states may maintain separate sports teams for girls and women based on biological sex without violating Title IX or the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. Schools, athletic associations and state legislatures now have firmer ground to […]
State’s general fund June revenue forecast up $8 billion, driven by ‘legislative action’
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council (ERFC) on June 26, 2026, released its official June economic and revenue forecast, projecting a net $7.916 billion General Fund revenue increase over the next six years “driven mostly by legislative changes.” “The Washington state economy has been dealing with another headwind associated with the […]
SCOTUS agrees to hear SB-5599 that exempts shelters from notifying parents about gender care runaways
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The United States Supreme Court agreed Monday, June 29, to hear a constitutional challenge to Washington state law Senate Bill 5599 (SB-5599), that allows licensed youth shelters and host homes to notify state child welfare authorities instead of parents when runaway minors seek gender-affirming care or reproductive health services. “Big case. Our team at […]
SCOTUS upholds state laws allowing mail-in ballots received after Election Day to be counted
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United Sates Supreme Court on Monday ruled 5-4 that federal election-day statutes do not require mail-in ballots for federal elections to be received by Election Day, upholding a Mississippi law that counts absentee ballots postmarked on or before Election Day if received by election officials up to five business days later. […]
Washington, California and Québec sign historic carbon market agreement
SEATTLE—Washington state on June 25 signed a historic carbon market linkage agreement with California and Québec, setting the stage for large-scale greenhouse gas reductions and long-term investment in clean energy across the jurisdictions. “This is a historic milestone in our climate partnership,” Governor Bob Ferguson said. “At a moment when the federal government is abandoning […]
COMMENTARY: The answer to our state’s high taxes is a revolt at the ballot box
Do the people of Washington have it worse than Americans did 250 years ago when it comes to taxation? It’s a timely question as we approach the semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independence – and the answer is at least a qualified “yes.” The 27 complaints laid out by the Founding Fathers include how the […]
Volunteers of America Western Washington announces leadership transition
EVERETT — Volunteers of America Western Washington (VOAWW) announced on Friday, June 26, that Chief Executive Officer Brian Smith will depart the organization effective July 10, 2026, to become Chief Executive Officer of Volunteers of America Northern Rockies in Wyoming. Smith has dedicated the past 12 years to serving Western Washington communities through a variety […]
