The U.S. Department of Education has launched a federal investigation into Washington state’s Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) over policies that may violate key federal laws regarding parental rights and student privacy. The probe centers on a dispute with the La Center School District, which OSPI has pressured to adopt gender identity policies that require keeping students’ gender transitions confidential from their parents.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reaffirmed the Trump administration’s economic strategy Wednesday, emphasizing plans for trade alliances with key partners to counter China while brushing off fears of a financial meltdown.
Eighty-eight veterans and their companions departed from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport on Tuesday for a memorable trip to Washington, D.C.
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) has declared it will not comply with new Title IX rules under President Donald Trump’s administration that would prohibit biological males from competing in female sports. Citing state inclusion laws, WIAA officials claim that enforcing the federal mandate would violate current Washington state statutes.
Dozens of major corporations have warned Washington State’s Democrat-led legislature and Governor Bob Ferguson that proposed tax increases threaten the state’s economic future. The letter—signed by executives from Amazon, Microsoft, Costco, Alaska Airlines, Nordstrom, Zillow, and even the Seattle Mariners—blasts the state's unprecedented spending and tax agenda.
Seattle's controversial payroll tax has failed to meet revenue expectations as major businesses continue to leave the city. Last week, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that Seattle collected $47 million less in payroll taxes than projected in 2024. The city had anticipated over $400 million in revenue but brought in only $360 million, compounding an already staggering $260 million budget deficit.
Seattle’s payroll expense tax on large businesses generated $47 million less than projected last year, with Mayor Bruce Harrell suggesting major corporations are not contributing their fair share. The Office of Economic and Revenue Forecasts released its year-end revenue report on Tuesday, showing actual revenues of $360 million, falling short of the October projection of $406.8 million.
The Washington Parents Network (WPN) called for a national investigation on Friday into the Seattle Office of Civil Rights (OCR) within the U.S. Department of Education. WPN alleges that the Seattle OCR is failing to respond appropriately to a Title IX complaint filed on Feb. 28 regarding violations of girls' rights in athletics.
