Paul W. Taylor

Paul W. Taylor is the producer of TVW's Inside Olympia and the public affairs network's programming and external media manager. He is the former chief content officer and executive editor at e.Republic and of its flagship titles - Governing and Government Technology. He previously served as Washington state's deputy Chief Information Officer.

Brown eyes utility costs, tort liability as 2027 legislative priorities

September 28, 2026

Paul W. Taylor

Washington Attorney General Nick Brown says rising utility costs and the state’s escalating liability expenses are emerging as priorities as his office develops its agenda for the 2027 Legislature, while other high-profile issues may not produce attorney general-request legislation.

WA Commerce chief warns tariff fallout could hit state hard

April 21, 2025

Paul W. Taylor

Washington is among the most trade-dependent states in the nation, with more than $58 billion in exports in 2024 and 40% of jobs tied to trade. According to the governor’s office, new and retaliatory tariffs could cost the state’s agriculture sector $7.5 billion, with significant hits expected to apples, cherries, potatoes, wheat and dairy.