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State Campaign‑Finance Rule Changes Advance as PDC Reports Rising Pre‑Election Caseload

Washington’s Public Disclosure Commission advanced plans to overhaul campaign‑finance reporting requirements while reporting a surge in pre‑election complaints and renewed enforcement activity.

Source: Washington State Public Disclosure Commision

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Feb 25, 2026

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PDC Schedules 2026 “Lunch and Learn” Training Sessions, Offering Local Filers Midday Support

The Washington State Public Disclosure Commission has released its 2026 schedule of noon “lunch and learn” trainings, offering short, topic‑focused sessions on lobbying and disclosure requirements relevant to filers statewide, including those in Cowlitz County.

Source: Washington State Public Disclosure Commision

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Feb 25, 2026

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Washington Recodifies Campaign‑Finance Statutes, Shifting PDC Citations to RCW 29B

Washington’s Public Disclosure Commission has shifted all campaign‑finance statutes to the new Title 29B RCW as of January 1, 2026, an administrative reorganization affecting citation numbers but not the substance of state law.

Source: Washington State Public Disclosure Commision

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Feb 25, 2026

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January PDC Actions Carry Direct Implications for Cowlitz County Elections

Washington’s campaign‑finance regulators reviewed key legislative proposals and recent enforcement actions in January, with several potential changes carrying direct implications for local campaigns and public offices in Cowlitz County.

Source: Washington State Public Disclosure Commision

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Feb 25, 2026

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Washington State PDC Reminds Local Officials: F‑1 Disclosures Due April 15, Virtual Trainings Available

The Washington State Public Disclosure Commission is reminding officials that annual F‑1 financial disclosures are due April 15, with several free virtual training sessions scheduled ahead of the deadline.

Source: Washington State Public Disclosure Commision

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Feb 25, 2026

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State Lawmakers Advance Bill to Expand Police and Prosecutorial Eligibility to Certain Noncitizens

A 2024 Washington House committee vote advanced a bill that would allow certain noncitizens with lawful work authorization to serve as police officers and deputy prosecutors—changes that could affect recruitment for agencies in Southwest Washington.

Source: The Reflector

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Feb 24, 2026

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Local retirees watching Olympia bill that would dissolve and reinstate closed pension plan

A proposal in Olympia to dissolve and immediately reinstate a closed pension plan has drawn opposition from retiree advocates, raising concerns among Cowlitz County public‑sector retirees watching the debate.

Source: The Reflector

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Feb 24, 2026

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State Transportation Budget Debate Sets Up Funding Questions for Cowlitz County

State lawmakers have released competing transportation budget proposals focused on maintenance and preservation. The funding approach—especially around new bonding—could shape how quickly infrastructure work reaches Southwest Washington.

Source: MyNorthwest

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Feb 24, 2026

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Democrats Halt Proposal for Employer Medicaid Tax as Budget Deadline Nears

Washington lawmakers have halted a proposal to tax large employers whose workers rely on Medicaid, citing time constraints and technical barriers. The issue is expected to return as federal Medicaid cuts approach.

Source: The Reflector

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Feb 23, 2026

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Legislature Rejects Governor’s Ferry Borrowing Plan, Leaving Questions for Future Fleet Modernization

Washington lawmakers declined Gov. Bob Ferguson’s $1 billion ferry borrowing plan, delaying decisions on new vessels and affecting long-term transportation priorities statewide.

Source: The Reflector

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Feb 23, 2026

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State Campaign‑Finance Rule Changes Advance as PDC Reports Rising Pre‑Election Caseload

PDC Schedules 2026 “Lunch and Learn” Training Sessions, Offering Local Filers Midday Support

Washington Recodifies Campaign‑Finance Statutes, Shifting PDC Citations to RCW 29B

January PDC Actions Carry Direct Implications for Cowlitz County Elections

Washington State PDC Reminds Local Officials: F‑1 Disclosures Due April 15, Virtual Trainings Available

State Lawmakers Advance Bill to Expand Police and Prosecutorial Eligibility to Certain Noncitizens

Local retirees watching Olympia bill that would dissolve and reinstate closed pension plan

State Transportation Budget Debate Sets Up Funding Questions for Cowlitz County

Democrats Halt Proposal for Employer Medicaid Tax as Budget Deadline Nears

Legislature Rejects Governor’s Ferry Borrowing Plan, Leaving Questions for Future Fleet Modernization

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