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Lawmakers go into damage control with backlash over public records bill
OLYMPIA — Following last week’s rapid-fire vote on a bill to exempt the Legislature from state public records…
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Inslee’s carbon tax bill dead in the water
Senate sponsor said the bill is one to two votes short out of committee.
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Democratic lawmakers unveil conflicting budget proposals
Senate and House Democrats are at odds over education funding and how to cut property taxes.
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Washington state moves closer to bump stock ban
SB 5992 passed the House of Representatives 56-41 on Friday, Feb. 23, largely along party lines.
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Bigfoot eludes state recognition yet again
The Sasquatch would have joined the apple and steelhead trout as Washington state emblems.
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Bill would exempt certain legislative records from public disclosure | Updated
Senate Bill 6617 was introduced Feb. 21; is not subject to hearings
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First Amendment rights for student newspapers moves through Legislature
Student newspapers could get additional free speech protections.
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After mass shootings, lawmakers clash over gun legislation
At least 10 firearms bills introduced early in session; four still stand chance at becoming law.
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Proposal to eliminate the death penalty passes the state Senate
After passionate floor debate, the bill moves to the state House
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Legislators to host Bremerton, Poulsbo town hall meetings
Two chances to chat with Rep. Appleton, Rep. Hansen, and Sen. Rolfes
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State Senate pushes its own car tab tax reduction
Proponents say it will bring relief to taxpayers and maintain transit funding.
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‘Ban the Box’ bill employment bill advances in state House
State Rep. Caldier said bill barring criminal history question on applications doesn’t go far enough.
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Carbon tax plan advances in the state Senate
Gov. Inslee proposed a $20 per ton of emitted carbon tax.
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Proposed bill would provide free college tuition to some students
OLYMPIA— A proposal to establish the Evergreen Free College Program would phase in funding to pay tuition for…
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Program before lawmakers could strengthen mental health crisis response
Pilot project would partner mental health professionals, local law enforcement officers
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Bigfoot eludes state recognition yet again
The Sasquatch would have joined the apple and steelhead trout as Washington state emblems.
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Atlantic salmon net pens one step closer to ban
SB 6086 moves to the state House of Representatives for consideration
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Bipartisan bills target Cold War-era prohibition on nuclear attack preparations
Revived nuclear attack fears have sparked two planning preparation bills in the state Legislature.
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Affirmative action could make a comeback in Washington state
Legislators seek to repeal an existing law meant to outlaw preferences based on race and gender.
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Angel given award for service to veterans
26th District senator is an advocate for veterans and their families.