New rules adopted by WA House Democrats spark Republican ire
Washington Republicans are claiming new rules adopted by the state House of Representatives are "petty" and retaliatory.
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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WA chief justice reflects on pandemic’s lasting imprint on state courts
Like everything else, Washington’s court system was upended by COVID-19. Court proceedings paused or moved online. Cases piled up. Justice was delayed.
WA child-care advocates rally at state Capitol to push for changes to ‘shaky’ system
This legislative session, Child Care for WA is backing a bill that would update reimbursement rates for the Working ...
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West Kelso project nears funding half-way point as council asks WA for another $1.5M
The city of Kelso is looking for $1.5 million from state lawmakers during this legislative session to help fund its ongoing ...
Washington bill would ‘kill the initiative process,’ critic warns
A bill introduced this legislative session to add additional requirements for those gathering signatures in Washington state ...
Democrats in Washington Legislature say they want to avoid ‘chaos machine’ in D.C.
Democratic leaders in Washington’s Legislature say they are trying to avoid getting too caught up in the early orders from President Donald Trump.
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2025 Washington legislative session
from legislative session to session, that considers and refines legislative bills that fall under the committee's subject matter. The Washington Constitution provides two mechanisms for amending the ...
Oregon legislature concerned over Trump’s executive orders
Oregon’s legislative session officially kicked off Tuesday, one day after the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
Dems 'scrubbing the budget' even as they say wealthy should pay their fair share
Nine days into the 2025 session, majority Democrats in the Washington State Legislature have yet to tip their hand on several ...
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Youth rehab center outlines goals for legislative session
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – With the 60-day legislative session starting next week, the people at Serenity Mesa Youth Recovery Center are pushing for more help for children and their families.
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Newly styled fashion bill debuts on Washington’s legislative runway
Some Washington state lawmakers want the fashion industry to be less “clothes-minded” about sharing information on their environmental and labor practices. Rep. Sharlett Mena, D-Tacoma ...