The Impact has a look at early returns from the fall election, and what they might mean for the direction of the legislature next year. “We had a record package of tax increases in the legislature this year. The majority Democrats paid no price at the ballot box,” said Paul Queary, Washington Observer. “I would look for this session for folks who have been hiding things in their back pocket that they didn’t use to try to balance the budget last time,” said Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard.
Later, we wade into a case that could change what shows up in your feed — a showdown between the state and Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, over Washington’s campaign ad laws.