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Washington Democrats: Making Sure Illegal Immigrants Get More Benefits Than You Do—Again!
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Washington Democrats: Putting Illegal Immigrants First, Again
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Washington Democrats are doubling down on rewarding illegal immigration, with Sen. Rebecca Saldaña leading the charge to offer unemployment benefits to individuals who aren’t legally authorized to work in the U.S. This proposal not only flouts federal law but also undermines American workers already struggling under Democrat-created inflation and a higher-than-average state unemployment rate. By incentivizing illegal employment and creating a magnet for more illegal immigrants, this legislation further burdens taxpayers, public services, and an already strained budget. Between funding immigrant relief programs, granting professional licenses to illegal immigrants, and now pushing unemployment benefits, Democrats have made their priorities clear—and they don’t include law-abiding citizens or legal residents. Read more at KTTH.
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Because Criminals Totally Obey Signs: Washington Democrats Push Expanded Gun-Free Zones
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Washington Democrats are back with another attempt to expand gun-free zones, this time with SB 5098, a sweeping proposal that would have banned firearms in just about every public space where kids might be present. Thankfully, Republican State Sen. Jeff Holy stepped in and secured an exemption for Concealed Pistol License (CPL) holders, bringing a shred of common sense to the table. The bill still squeaked out of the Senate Law and Justice Committee along party lines, with Democrats pushing it forward despite Republican objections.
Critics, like GOP Sen. Keith Wagoner, pointed out the glaring flaw: creating more “soft targets” where law-abiding citizens are disarmed doesn’t stop criminals who ignore the rules. Even the NRA flagged the chaos this bill could cause, noting the lack of clear guidelines for where firearms would be prohibited. Meanwhile, proponents trot out emotional appeals, insisting this is about protecting kids, as if responsible CPL holders are the real threat.
The bill now heads to the full Senate for consideration, proving once again that Democrats are more focused on restricting gun rights than addressing actual crime. Read more at MyNorthwest.com.
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Fixing Inslee’s Mess: Sen. Braun Takes on Juvenile Justice Failures
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Washington’s juvenile justice system, especially Green Hill School, is a disaster, and Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, is done waiting for Democrats to fix it. He’s introduced a slate of bills, including repealing a 2018 law that keeps violent offenders in juvenile facilities until age 25—a policy he says has created chaos, endangering staff and residents alike. Whistleblowers report riots, drug activity, assaults on staff, and deleted evidence, painting a picture of a facility spiraling out of control. Braun’s bills include body cameras for staff, reimbursing local law enforcement for responding to facility crimes, and DCYF policy overhauls to clean up the mess. While Democrats downplay the crisis, Braun is focused on protecting communities and fixing a system that’s failing everyone. Read more at Center Square.
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Chris Reykdal: Washington’s Top Excuse-Maker for Failing Schools
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Chris Reykdal, who’s been running Washington schools since 2017, is now waving the red flag, warning the state could face another Supreme Court showdown for failing to fund basic education. After the McCleary case was supposedly resolved, Reykdal let things slide, leaving school districts strapped as costs ballooned for special education, transportation, and basic supplies. He’s now demanding $2 billion to fix a mess he’s overseen for years, while lawmakers and Governor-in-waiting Bob Ferguson scramble to fill a budget hole. Meanwhile, Reykdal’s solution includes letting local districts hike taxes on voters—because apparently, shifting the burden to taxpayers is his go-to move.
Under his watch, academic performance has lagged, costs have skyrocketed, and funding priorities have been muddled. Even Ferguson, usually in lockstep with Democratic policies, calls the current 43% education spending level “unacceptable” but hasn’t offered any concrete fixes. Reykdal’s legacy? Years of mismanagement, passing the buck, and empty promises while students and teachers face the consequences. Read more at the Washington State Standard.
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Democrats Redefine Hate Crimes: Feelings Over Facts
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As Shift WA previously reported, Washington Democrats are pushing HB 1052, currently stuck in committee limbo, to expand hate crime laws to include non-violent acts or even speech, making “feelings” the new standard for prosecution. While Rep. Darya Farivar recounted a rude bus incident to justify the bill, Republicans like Rep. Dan Griffey slammed it for being selective and subjective, ignoring actual violent attacks like assaults based on race. Instead of focusing on equal justice, Democrats seem intent on weaponizing the law to police thoughts and words they don’t like. Read more at Center Square.
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