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September 25, 2025 20 mins

Washington state just enacted one of the largest tax increases in state history, and even Microsoft's president is calling it insane. $9.2 billion in new taxes, including a brutal 35% estate tax that makes Hawaii's 20% look reasonable – at least Hawaii has beaches! We break down how Washington's tax-happy legislature is driving businesses and billionaires away, from Jeff Bezos saving $1 billion by fleeing to Florida to ...

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Washington State’s progressive tax policies are sparking fierce debate. Critics — including Microsoft President Brad Smith — argue that rising taxes on capital gains, businesses, and high earners are driving people and jobs away to more business-friendly states. Supporters, however, say these taxes fund essential services like education and infrastructure.

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California is weighing a new wildfire safety rule that could reshape home landscaping across the state. Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration has proposed a “Zone Zero” regulation that would ban plants, mulch, and combustible materials within 5 feet of homes in designated fire hazard zones.

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California is losing oil and gas firms — refineries are closing, and companies are relocating due to strict regulations and high costs. To counter this, Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law to fast-track 2,000 new wells per year in Kern County for the next decade.


Supporters say this will stabilize the state’s petroleum supply and help prevent more price spikes at the pump. Critics warn it could clash with California’s climate goa...

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Portland City Council staff spent nearly $20,000 on a three-person trip to Vienna, Austria, to study social housing programs — sparking questions about spending priorities. At the same time, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has ordered state agencies to halt travel and brace for major budget cuts.

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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson made headlines after declaring that “jails, incarceration, and law enforcement is a sickness that must be eradicated.” The remarks came during a September 2025 press conference on public safety.

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President Trump and key Republican leaders are pushing to officially designate Antifa as a terrorist organization. Supporters argue the move will curb violence and lawlessness, while critics raise concerns about free speech, civil liberties, and enforcement


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Seattle has passed a tough new Graffiti Restitution Ordinance, hitting prolific taggers with $1,500 fines per tag and lawsuits that could reach tens of thousands of dollars.City Attorney Ann Davison has already filed cases against alleged taggers “ALURE,” “LABRAT,” and “NOMAS,” with the city seeking over $40,000 in penalties and restitution.

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Two separate shootings rocked homeless encampments in Minneapolis on September 16, 2025, leaving 13 people wounded — including 5 in critical condition.


First shooting: Just after 11 a.m. near East Lake St. & Stevens Ave. (5 injured, 1 life-threatening).


Second shooting: Around 10 p.m. at a well-known encampment near South 28th Ave. & East Lake St. (8 injured, 2 with head wounds).


Police recovered multiple shell cas...

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California is seeing a wave of factory closures — from food processing plants to manufacturing facilities. Headlines say jobs are fleeing the state at an alarming speed. But is it really that simple?

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San Francisco Centre, once the city’s flagship shopping mall, is now nearly abandoned. With 93% of its stores vacant and anchor tenants like Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s gone, its value has plunged by 25% in just a year — and over $1 billion since 2016.


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Washington has officially enforced its new rent cap law for the first time. Eight landlords were fined $2,000 each after trying to impose illegal rent hikes that would have impacted more than 250 renters statewide.Under House Bill 1217, most rent increases are capped at 10% for 2025 (5% for manufactured homes), with stricter rules for new tenancies and exemptions for certain housing. The Attorney General’s office required landlords...

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Thousands of Californians are leaving the Golden State for a surprising new destination: Tulsa, Oklahoma. Why? A program called Tulsa Remote is offering $10,000 cash to remote workers who relocate — and many say they’re never looking back.

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A massive homeless encampment in Koreatown, Los Angeles has grown into what some residents are calling a “tiny city.” The camp, located on a vacant private lot, now includes unusual features like a tennis court, barbecue pit, and garden.


Local residents are voicing frustration, citing safety hazards, fire risks, and neighborhood concerns, while officials try to balance enforcement with outreach efforts.

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Washington state now has the highest gas prices in the nation, even beating California. Drivers are paying an average of $4.66 per gallon statewide, and nearly $4.81 in Seattle.

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California just passed a major housing law — SB 79 — that overrides local zoning rules to allow taller, denser housing near transit hubs.

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California lawmakers struck a sweeping last-minute climate and energy deal with Gov. Gavin Newsom — extending the state’s cap-and-trade program to 2045, reauthorizing an $18 billion wildfire liability fund, and paving the way for a regional clean energy market.But the package also includes controversial concessions to oil and gas, including new drilling permits and a revived pipeline, sparking backlash from environmental justice ad...

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A tragic case has shaken Bellevue. Police have charged 28-year-old Samuel Hitchcock, a former Porchlight shelter resident, with murder and robbery after the death of Jason Clark, 54.🔹 The two men were staying near the Eastgate Way shelter before being forced out.🔹 A fight broke out at a makeshift campsite after a vodka spill, leaving Clark beaten to death.🔹 Hitchcock allegedly stole $3,000 and fled the scene.🔹 Authorities say H...

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The Valero refinery in Benicia, California — responsible for nearly 9% of the state’s gasoline supply — is set to close by April 2026. This decision comes after mounting regulatory pressure, costly fines, and rising operational expenses.

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A Houston imam launched a campaign demanding Muslim-owned stores stop selling alcohol, pork, and gambling products—or face protests. Governor Greg Abbott wasted no time responding, reminding Texans that Sharia law has no place in the state and encouraging citizens to report such efforts to law enforcement.

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