In light of the Washington State Court of Appeals’ ruling on Seattle’s proposed graduated income tax, Sen. Steve O’Ban announced his intent to pre-file a...Read More

The week in Washington State politics, policy, and political economy....Read More

We talk about O'Ban's work in behavioral health outside of the Legislature and the most substantial efforts the Legislature is making to change Washington's behavioral...Read More

Last Friday, the Senate passed a bill, requested by Attorney General Bob Ferguson, that would eliminate the death penalty. Under the bill, people convicted of...Read More

Over half the revenue funding the Sound Transit Authority’s budget comes from car tabs, property taxes, and sales taxes collected in the Sound Transit District....Read More