Washington legislature considers new restrictions as gun shop owner worries about potential impact
Advocates for gun regulations pushed for a series of reforms this week, as lawmakers again consider stricter laws to own and ...
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Another year, another legislative push to legalize homegrown cannabis in Washington
A group of legislators in Olympia are hoping to dramatically expand legalized cannabis in Washington by introducing a DIY ...
Incredible support for Washington bill for local journalism
More than 400 people signed up to speak in favor of a local journalism support program proposed in Washington state, funded ...
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Abortion rights rally at WA Capitol Wednesday marks 52nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade
Jan. 22 marked the 52nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that enshrined abortion as a ...
An inside look at Olympia high school financial literacy class that could become statewide requirement
Beginning with the graduating class of 2033, all state students would be required to meet financial education standards to ...
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WA clergy may be required to report child abuse disclosed in confession
While most states include clergy on the list of mandated reporters, Washington is one of few states where they're not required to report child abuse.
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WA lawmakers want to limit parking requirements for new developments
Kelsey Hulse, who represented the Association of Washington Cities and the Washington State Association of Counties, said requiring less parking for new development could result in traffic hazards ...
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WA child-care advocates rally at state Capitol to push for changes to ‘shaky’ system
Tana Senn, the new Secretary of the Department of Children, Youth and Families (center), joins a group of supporters for a ...
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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 ...
Gun-safety advocates push for new, ‘common-sense’ restrictions in the WA Legislature
The Alliance for Gun Responsibility is proposing bills governing firearm storage, background checks and how much ammunition ...
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Washington lawmakers and agencies react to attempt to freeze federal funding
While temporarily halted by a federal judge, the Trump administration’s plans to pause federal grants and loans from being ...