On Oct. 1, 2025, the U.S. government shut down after failing to reach a resolution on the spending bill (or appropriations bill), which is required annually for the government to operate. If an appropriations bill is not passed by Oct. 1 of each year, Congress would have to enact a continuing resolution, which would allow for temporary operation, according to the U.S. Senate. While an appropriations bill had seen success in the House, it failed to win in the Senate, along with a… Read More Impact of Government Shutdown in Washington State by Rohit Jesudoss

On Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, Washington State will hold its General Election with thousands of local races happening statewide. Registered and eligible voters will have the chance to voice local, county, state, and ballot measures that directly impact them. With the General Election approaching fast, each voter should understand the power of their vote. Voting… Read More Mayoral Race: Seattle’s Future on the Ballot by Rohit Jesudoss

Washington residents are in for a more expensive ride, literally. According to Washington State Standard, for the first time in nearly a decade, the Washington Legislature approved a six cent gas tax increase set to go into effect in July 2025. This increase would bring the state’s per-gallon gas tax from 49.4 cents to 55.4… Read More Washington State’s Gas Tax Hike by Rohit Jesudoss