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 ...
WA legislature to consider bill requiring clergy members be mandatory reporters of child abuse
The Washington State Legislature is considering a bill to make clergy members in the state mandatory reporters of child abuse ...
Washington legislators consider universal health care
The Washington Health Trust, a statewide initiative for universal health care, is supporting proposals introduced in both the Senate and House (House Bill 1445 and Senate Bill 5233), according to a ...
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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 ...
Hundreds descend on WA Capitol to rally about schools, rent caps and immigrant justice
The Pierce County Republican Party led a “Rally for Democracy” at the Legislative Building starting Thursday at noon. The ...
Rally at Olympia Capitol demands health care, unemployment aid for undocumented immigrants
Hundreds of people marched in Olympia today, then rallied on the steps of the state Capitol to demand access to healthcare and unemployment assistance for undoc ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
WA clergy may be required to report child abuse disclosed in confession
A push to require clergy to report child abuse is back. This time, Democratic lawmakers might not be willing to compromise on ...
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Kennewick City Councilmembers outline city's legislative priorities in Olympia
Members of the Kennewick City Council spent some time in Olympia this week, advocating for the city’s top priorities.