Senate Democrats propose more taxes on the wealthy to overhaul Washington's budget
Washington Senate Democrats are proposing new taxes on the wealthy to combat a projected $13 billion budget deficit.
Lawmakers with Washington's 7th Legislative District hosting telephone town hall at the end of March
Representative Hunter Abell, (R-Inchelium) and Andrew Engell, (R-Colville) are set to host the hourlong meeting on March 27 ...
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Washington State lawmakers considering electronic monitoring for sex offenders
A proposed bill in Washington that would mandate electronic monitoring for sexually violent predators who are granted ...
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Virtual town hall for Washington's 15th District set for April 1
WASHINGTON – Residents in Washington's 15th Legislative District can join a virtual town hall with state legislators on ...
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Fight over parental rights heats up in Washington
I-2081 got enough signatures to make it on the ballot last year, so the legislature went ahead and adopted the parental ...
Here are the bills that died, survived legislative cut-off deadline
Dozens of legislative proposals failed to pass off the floor of the House or Senate before Wednesday’s 5 p.m. cut-off ...
Legislative cutoff marks end for these bills that could have become Washington law, at least for now
With the session more than halfway over, Wednesday marked the day most bills needed to pass out of their chamber of origin in ...
Washington attorney general employees across the state protest agency cuts, staff furloughs
Unionized employees of the Washington attorney general's office staged protests at offices throughout the state Thursday over plans for a monthly furlough of state employees and cuts to the agency.
Senate Democrats unveil tax proposals as budget debate heats up
Senate Democrats unveiled new revenue proposals Thursday as the state Legislature prepares to negotiate a 2025-27 budget and ...
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Recycling reform in Washington, Kennewick senator warns of bill's impact on families
OLYMPIA, Wash. – A new law aimed at improving solid waste management in Washington is moving through the legislature.
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Housing bills to watch as the Washington legislative session enters its final weeks
Washington’s “Year of Housing” in 2023 brought a record $400 million investment into the state’s affordable housing fund.
WA sees $845 million drop in state revenue in new budget outlook
The latest revenue estimate comes as Washington state lawmakers and Gov. Bob Ferguson try to close a massive budget shortfall ...