Two WA secretaries of state oppose bill proposing changes to initiative process
Secretary of State Steve Hobbs, a Democrat, and predecessor Sam Reed, a Republican, have criticized Senate Bill 5382.
Tesla retains advantage in Washington state as effort stalls to expand direct EV sales
A bipartisan effort aiming to give Rivian, Lucid and other EV makers the right to sell their vehicles directly to consumers ...
Bistate bridge bill authorizes Washington state to issue bonds to finance project
A Washington bill would authorize the state to issue up to $1.6 billion in bonds to expedite the construction of a new ...
State bill aims to regulate WA cities’ homeless camping bans
With more Washington cities tightening or expanding bans on sleeping outside after a Supreme Court ruling last year, some ...
WA bill to support local news isn’t dead, but it’s a longshot
A plan to save newsroom jobs with a state grant program is still alive in Washington's Legislature but lawmakers need to hear ...
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Are Washington lawmakers about to tax storage unit rentals?
Washington Democrats are looking at taxing storage units as a way to help bridge the state’s multibillion-dollar budget shortfall and raise new money for housing.
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Goehner’s housing bill to expand middle housing in Washington advances with unanimous Senate support
A bill aimed at expanding affordable housing options across Washington state is under consideration in the Legislature.
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Washington state bill could allow cannabis use in publicly regulated spaces
WASHINGTON STATE - Lawmakers in Washington are considering a bill that would authorize the use of cannabis in regulated ...
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Washington lawmakers debate gun purchase regulations
Lawmakers in Olympia are advancing a bill that could introduce additional protocols for purchasing a gun in Washington State.
WA bill putting limits on rent increases advances in state Senate
Washington state lawmakers are moving forward on a bill looking to limit how much landlords can raise rents each year.
Bill to overhaul initiative system would make signature gatherers subject to jail, fine
Democratic state senators are backing a new proposal they say will ensure the state's initiative process remains fair and ...