AG Brown co-leads multi-state suit against HUD’s homelessness funding overhaul
SEATTLE—The Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown is co-leading an 18-state lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) alleging that the agency’s new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, introduces unlawful policies and conditions that disrupt the Continuum of Care (CoC) grant program—a key federal initiative that […]
Brian Bennett appointed as Director of WA State Lottery
OLYMPIA –Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson appointed Brian Bennett as Director of Washington State Lottery on Tuesday, November 18. “Brian’s extensive and diverse leadership experience makes him well-suited for this role,” said Governor Ferguson. “As director of Washington’s Lottery, he will help deliver an excellent experience for players and generate revenue that funds critical services […]
Trump signs EO designating Muslim Brotherhood a Foreign Terrorist Organization
WASHINGTON, D.C.—President Donald J. Trump signed on Monday, November 24, executive order titled, “DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD CHAPTERS AS FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS AND SPECIALLY DESIGNATED GLOBAL TERRORISTS,” that launches the formal process to designate specific Muslim Brotherhood chapters in Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt as foreign terrorist organizations under the Immigration and Nationality Act and […]
Gov. Ferguson appoints Judge Mary Crandall to Skagit County Superior Court
OLYMPIA – Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson made his first selection to Skagit County Superior Court Tuesday, November 18, appointing current Skagit County Superior Court Commissioner Mary Crandall to the Skagit County Superior Court. Judge Crandall’s appointment will be officially effective on December 31, 2025, filling the vacant seat left after current Skagit County Superior […]
TIB awards $152 million in grants, Rep Fey shares a sobering assessment of transportation finances
EVERETT—At its November 21 meeting, the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board awarded 160 street and multi-modal improvement grants to local agencies totaling over $152 million. TIB received 330 applications from cities and counties, with requests for more than $335 million in funding. Rep. Jake Fey (D-Tacoma), Chair of the House Transportation Committee, attended Friday’s meeting […]
Zelensky’s ‘Impossible Choice:’ Accept the 28-point peace plan by Thanksgiving or lose US support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is confronted with what he has termed an “impossible choice” between losing Ukraine’s “freedom, dignity, and justice” or forfeiting the United States as a key ally amid mounting pressure from President Donald J Trump to accept a 28-point peace proposal to end the war with Russia ahead of a Thanksgiving Day […]
Trump finds common ground with New York Mayor-elect Mamdani at Oval Office
WASHINGTON D.C.—Despite frequent criticisms and ideological differences, from both sides, President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani found common ground during a meeting at the Oval Office Friday, where the two discussed affordability and safety in New York City. Throughout Mamdani’s campaign he frequently called the President a “despot,” a “fascist”, and […]
You be the judge: A dog whistle or defending democracy?
Six Democratic congressional members—Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO06.), Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ11), Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA06), and Rep. Maggie Goodlander (D-NH02)—all of whom have military or intelligence backgrounds, released a video on Tuesday stating to U.S. service members that they have an obligation under the Uniform Code of […]
The Technical and Ethical Failure of Mass Surveillance in Lynnwood
As someone who takes privacy and the 4th Amendment seriously, I have grave misgivings about the surveillance contract Lynnwood has with Flock. In what LPD claims was a misconfiguration, they exposed this surveillance database to outside agencies, which used it for immigration-related searches. This is contrary to explicit promises made to the Lynnwood City Council. As […]
Washington AG Nick Brown launches new Worker Rights Unit to combat rampant wage theft
OLYMPIA—Washington Attorney General Nick Brown announced on November 13 the formation of a dedicated Worker Rights Unit within the Attorney General’s Office to enforce the state’s labor laws, address wage theft, and protect workers from exploitation. “Our office’s new Worker Rights Unit will support working people across Washington as they navigate challenges to maintaining quality […]
