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 ...
WA bill could end tax cap for major tech companies amid state budget shortfall
Those with worldwide gross revenue of more than $25 billion pay an extra 1.22% advanced computing surcharge capped at $9 million annually. However, with the state needing to balance a $12 billion to ...
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 ...
This bill would help most WA school bonds pass. But it comes at a cost
A change to state law could solve the vexing question of how to pay for school construction. But the deal struck to advance ...
Lawmakers consider bill that would redesign the Washington state flag
Washington lawmakers have introduced a bill that would create a committee to redesign the state flag, though voters would ...
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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.
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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.
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.
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State Senate passes Kennewick senator's election security bill unanimously
A bill sponsored by Kennewick Senator Matt Boehnke to enhance election security has cleared another hurdle in the Washington ...