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President Donald Trump's effort to reduce prices of prescription drugs amounts to price control since it’s not limited to ...
Peter Fisch and Salvatore Gogliormella, partners at Paul, Weiss, examine Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Acts (TOPAs) as a ...
Effective May 7, House Bill 1217 caps residential rent hikes during a 12-month period at 7% plus inflation, or 10%, whichever ...
Two lawsuits tied to Councilor Michelle Belkot’s removal from the C-TRAN board are awaiting court dates and could impact a ...
Editor Ken Vance reflects on Joe Biden’s recent media appearances and calls for answers about leadership during his presidency.
Washington joins other states in capping rent hikes as housing costs surge in 2025. Here's what renters need to know.
Putting aside $2,000 to cover surprise expenses, like a car or home repair, can help you avoid credit cards. Experts have ...
The road to hell is paved with good intentions, and as bad as Washington’s housing market presently is, interventions by elected leaders in Olympia — including the rent control measure they passed ...
After Governor Bob Ferguson signed the "Rent Stabilization" bill, John Curley gave a brief history of rent control and why it ...
The Department of Veterans Affairs is proposing a 4% increase for program funding in fiscal 2026, representing a $5 billion ...
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has signed HB 1217, a new law capping annual rent increases in Washington at either 7% plus ...
The state of Washington now has rent control, after Gov. Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1217 into law on Thursday.