STATE LEGISLATURE
OLYMPIA — Following last week’s rapid-fire vote on a bill to exempt the Legislature from state public records laws, lawmakers are going into damage control… Continue reading
Senate and House Democrats are at odds over education funding and how to cut property taxes.
WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATURE
SB 5992 passed the House of Representatives 56-41 on Friday, Feb. 23, largely along party lines.
State Legislature
Senate Bill 6617 was introduced Feb. 21; is not subject to hearings
IN OLYMPIA
The Sasquatch would have joined the apple and steelhead trout as Washington state emblems.
STATE LEGISLATURE
After passionate floor debate, the bill moves to the state House
STATE LEGISLATURE
Gov. Inslee proposed a $20 per ton of emitted carbon tax.
STATE LEGISLATURE
At least 10 firearms bills introduced early in session; four still stand chance at becoming law.
STATE LEGISLATURE
Student newspapers could get additional free speech protections.
Political Notebook
Two chances to chat with Rep. Appleton, Rep. Hansen, and Sen. Rolfes
STATE LEGISLATURE
Proponents say it will bring relief to taxpayers and maintain transit funding.
STATE LEGISLATURE
State Rep. Caldier said bill barring criminal history question on applications doesn’t go far enough.
State Legislature
SB 6086 moves to the state House of Representatives for consideration
IN OLYMPIA
The Sasquatch would have joined the apple and steelhead trout as Washington state emblems.
State Legislature
Pilot project would partner mental health professionals, local law enforcement officers
STATE LEGISLATURE
OLYMPIA— A proposal to establish the Evergreen Free College Program would phase in funding to pay tuition for students from low- and middle-income families. SB… Continue reading
IN OLYMPIA
Revived nuclear attack fears have sparked two planning preparation bills in the state Legislature.
IN OLYMPIA
Legislators seek to repeal an existing law meant to outlaw preferences based on race and gender.
26th District senator is an advocate for veterans and their families.
ELECTION 2018
Naomi Evans cites her ‘collaborative work in improving student outcomes’