“Shirley’s independent reporting on empty day cares like the now-infamous “Quality Learing Center” helped expose $9 billion-plus in public funding provided to nonexistent child care centers, food programs and senior services in Minnesota alone.”

“Democrats in Washington state introduced SB 5926, legislation meant to conceal day care centers’ addresses and employee identities from public disclosure.”

“In late April, when Gov. Bob Ferguson awarded $55.8 million in grants to 74 Washington early-learning providers, his office redacted many of their names”

“A state court has ruled that the Washington Capitol Correspondents Association has the right to deny such passes to reporters who advocate for conservative causes”