WA lawmakers attempt to rein in runaway lawsuit costs
OLYMPIA, WA – Washington spent roughly $500 million last year in settlements and jury verdicts in cases involving government misconduct. The skyrocketing lawsuit payouts are hamstringing state and local government budgets. Lawmakers pitched one way of dealing
HHS issues guidance on direct-to-consumer prescription drug sales
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday released new guidance clarifying how pharmaceutical manufacturers may offer prescription drugs directly to patients at lower cost without violating the federal anti-kickback statute. According
Oregon State Police Seize 26 Pounds of Meth, 18 Pounds of Cocaine in Marion County Stop
MARION COUNTY, OR — Oregon State Police say a K-9-assisted traffic stop along Interstate 5 in Marion County led to the seizure of large amounts of methamphetamine and cocaine. According to OSP, a trooper stopped a vehicle
WSU Earns Six Top 25 National Rankings in US News’ Best Online Programs
PULLMAN, WA – Washington State University Global Campus received national recognition in the 2026 US News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings, with five programs named among the best in the nation and additional recognition for
Democrats call for Noem’s removal after second fatal shooting by DHS agent
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In wake of the second fatal shooting in Minneapolis over the weekend, Democrats are overwhelmingly demanding the removal of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Democratic lawmakers in both chambers have called for
Idaho Superintendent Outlines Plan to Seek Federal Education Flexibility
BOISE, ID — Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield briefed members of the Idaho House and Senate education committees on Monday about a proposal aimed at reducing federal administrative requirements in public education. According to the Idaho
Lawmakers consider bill that could lead to e-bike fees, mandates in the future
OLYMPIA, WA – State lawmakers are considering a proposal that could lead to imposing fees on electric bikes to ensure that owners “pay their fair share” for using public roadways like other vehicles. The Senate Transportation Committee
States, caregivers can now view key metrics for state child welfare systems
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Foster parents, caregivers and state agencies can now review high-level data of all 50 states’ child welfare systems, comparing permanency and safety outcomes across states. These performance indicators were previously only available within federal
WA bill would reduce penalties for those convicted in child sex sting operations
OLYMPIA, WA – A Washington state bill would reduce the length of time an individual must register as a sex offender after being convicted in a “net nanny” operation, while ending the lifetime community supervision. Net nanny
Port of Whitman County Seeks Public Comment on St. John Clinic Cleanup Plan, Moves Ahead on Colfax Site
COLFAX, WA – The Port of Whitman County’s plan to clean a site in St. John for a new medical clinic has been completed. The port bought about three quarters of an acre on Main Street in