Gas Tax Increase Hits Washington Drivers + Sound Transit Faces $34 Billion Funding Gap

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to release one of its most anticipated rulings, with major implications for Washington state, including transgender athletes, parental rights, and Title IX. We also examine why the Supreme Court agreed to hear a Washington gender-affirming care case involving parental notification and minors. Meanwhile, Washington's automatic gas tax increase takes effect July 1, adding to one of the nation's highest fuel tax burdens. We break down what drivers will pay, why lawmakers approved annual inflation increases, and how Washington compares with neighboring states. Plus, Sound Transit reports higher World Cup ridership while facing long-term financial challenges, and questions grow after Washington declines to participate in America's Great State Fair celebration. Stories include: • U.S. Supreme Court transgender athlete ruling • Washington gender-affirming care lawsuit • Washington gas tax increase • Sound Transit ridership and budget • America's Great State Fair #Washington #WashingtonState #SupremeCourt #SCOTUS #GasTax #TitleIX #GenderCare #ParentalRights #SoundTransit #WorldCup #Seattle #Politics #WashingtonPolitics #Taxpayers #TheCenterSquare