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The latest about Commission decisions, PDC filing systems, and more. 

On June 16, the Public Disclosure Commission will launch a redesigned online filing system for independent expenditures and electioneering communications (C-6 report). 

Rules and requirements regarding reporting of these expenditures have not changed, but the online filing system has… read more

The Public Disclosure Commission began its May 28 regular meeting with a full complement of commissioners for the first time in more than a year.  

Commissioners Matthew Segal and Teebah Alsaleh were both appointed by Gov. Bob Ferguson in April. They join Chair J. Leach, Vice Chair… read more

In July, the Public Disclosure Commission will offer two evening classes in an effort to reach filers, such as candidates, committee officers or treasurers, who may not be able to attend during the working day.

Both classes will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on: 

Wednesday,… read more

At a ceremony May 28, the Public Disclosure Commission dedicated its meeting room to Jolene Unsoeld, the late state legislator and Congresswomen who was one of the driving forces behind the creation of the PDC.

Friends and family of Unsoeld attended the dedication, held during the… read more

PDC welcomes first recipient of the Jolene Unsoeld Public Policy Internship

PDC staff introduced Evergreen State College junior Nathan Tippman – the first recipient of the Jolene Unsoeld Public Policy Internship – to the Commission at its April 23 regular meeting.  

Tippman,… read more

Starting today, the Public Disclosure Commission is requiring users of its online filing systems to transition from Secure Access Washington (SAW) to WA.gov.  

Washington state government agencies currently use SAW to facilitate secure access to services such as the PDC’s online… read more

Governor Bob Ferguson has appointed a fifth member to the Public Disclosure Commission: Attorney Teebah Alsaleh.

Alsaleh, originally from California, graduated from the Seattle University School of Law. She started in family law, later transitioning to the tech industry. She is a senior… read more

Starting May 4, the Public Disclosure Commission will require users of its online filing systems to transition from Secure Access Washington (SAW) to WA.gov. Washington state government agencies currently use SAW to facilitate secure access to services such as the PDC’s online reporting… read more

Governor Bob Ferguson has appointed Seattle attorney and former King County Superior Court judge Matthew Segal to the Washington Public Disclosure Commission. “Now more than ever it's important that we act with transparency and that we get it right when it comes to campaigns and elections… read more

As a reminder, we strongly advise everyone to remain vigilant for suspicious or unexpected messages, regardless of their apparent origin from a government agency, business, or any other organization, including the Public Disclosure Commission.   The PDC is aware that scammers may seek to… read more