WA House Dems change 132-year-old rule requiring supermajority to end debates
For 132 years, a rule has existed in the Washington State Legislature's House of Representatives requiring a supermajority to ...
House Democrats close their chamber doors to Washington governor’s staff
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is going to have a little more difficulty getting his staff inside the chamber of the state ...
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What it’s like as a freshman state lawmaker in Olympia
Whether it’s navigating the halls of the Washington state Capitol or getting used to the fast pace, coming aboard as a ...
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2025 Washington legislative session
A standing committee of a state legislature is a committee that exists on a more-or-less permanent basis, from legislative session to session, that considers and refines legislative bills that fall ...
In Oscar-Shortlisted ‘Seat 31: Zooey Zephyr,’ Montana Republicans Try To Silence Trans Legislator, But She Won’t Have It
The story of trans legislator Zooey Zephyr, kicked out of the Montana House chamber, is told in 'Seat 31: Zooey Zephyr,' ...
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A look at the Washington Legislature’s 2025 environmental agenda
The biggest environmental bill that could have been on the table for the 2025-2027 legislative session looks ... created a new Washington agency to be a watchdog of the state’s oil industry.
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Washington lawmakers to debate rent stabilization, affordable housing in new session
With the official opening of the 2025 legislative session on Jan. 13, Washington state lawmakers are bracing for a 120-day window to pass all the state laws for the year. Amidst the backdrop of a ...
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Newly styled fashion bill debuts on Washington’s legislative runway
Some Washington state lawmakers want the fashion industry ... introduced House Bill 1107 on the first day of this year’s session, which began Monday. The legislation intends to hold fashion ...
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Republican lawmaker outlines party's priorities as legislative session begins in Olympia
With over 100 days remaining in the legislative session, Mendoza stressed the importance of addressing state issues. "Yes, national issues matter, but your governor and state legislators were elected ...
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Hawaii State Legislature commences 2025 session
HONOLULU (KHON2) — It’s Jan. 15, 2025, 10 a.m., which means the start of the 2025 Hawaii State Legislature session. Chris Latronic with WakeUp2Day went live from the capitol for a first look ...
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Noem delivers final State of the State speech before heading to Washington
So in what'll likely be her final State of the State address ... continue to be an example to the nation" as the 100th legislative session kicked off Tuesday in Pierre. "Over those 100 sessions ...
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Bob Ferguson sworn in as Washington's new governor
Jay Inslee delivered his final State of the State address before a joint session of the Washington Legislature. "When the U.S. Supreme Court stole the right of choice we stood up for reproductive ...