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Washington Supreme Court to rule on constitutionality of Washington State Voting Rights Act

By Johanna Bejarano May 30, 2023

The Washington State Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the Latino voting rights lawsuit against Franklin County. The hearing comes one year after Latino voters settled an agreement with the county to create single-member district systems for elections. But during the case, a Franklin County citizen challenged the constitutionality of the Washington State Voting Rights Read More

WA Supreme Court upholds capital gains tax just weeks ahead of collection deadline

By Northwest News Network March 27, 2023

The Washington Supreme Court majority opinion filed Friday upheld the new capital gains tax, reversing a lower court's decision

The Washington Supreme Court has ruled in a 7-2 decision to uphold the constitutionality of the state's new capital gains tax. The decision filed Friday comes just weeks before taxes are due.Read More

Stakeholders React To State Supreme Court Decision On Trust Lands

By Lauren Gallup July 29, 2022

Both the timber industry and environmental groups are celebrating the Washington Supreme Court’s decision on public land management last week. The decision affirms the Department of Natural Resources’ authority to manage the trust lands for public benefit.Read More

WA State Supreme Court Rules DNR Has Discretion Over Management Of State Lands

By Lauren Gallup July 21, 2022

Forested area in Washington. CREDIT: Connor Henricksen

A case brought against the Washington State Department of Natural Resources has been decided in the department’s favor.Read More

AG Appeals Capital Gains Tax Ruling To WA Supreme Court

By Austin Jenkins March 25, 2022

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson takes capital gains tax appeal straight to the state Supreme Court OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Listen Olympia Correspondent Austin Jenkins reports on the Washington […]Read More

Clear Your Record Of Simple Possession? Not That Easy But You Should Try

By Mary Ellen Pitney December 21, 2021

graphic of scales with little bag on one scale

In February 2021, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled that the State's felony drug possession statute was unconstitutional. This decision, known as State v. Blake, has far-reaching impacts that affect anyone previously convicted of simple possession of a controlled substance. Read More