Washington, state flag and House Bill

Does WA need a new state flag? Proposed bill would create a state flag redesign committee
While George Washington is an important national figure, he has limited historical connection to the state itself,” the bill text reads.
Washington’s state flag could change under proposed legislation
House Bill 1938 would create a committee to redesign the green banner. Supporters say the current design featuring the state seal with George Washington’s likeness is flawed, while opponents question
Historian, tribal leaders, and citizens to help redesign Washington state flag in new bill
A new chapter in Washington's history may unfold within the next few years as a bill to establish a committee for redesigning the state flag progresses through the legislature. House Bill 1938, sponsored by Representatives Peterson,
Washington lawmaker wants to redesign state flag
A partisan fight over whether Washington's flag truly represents the state in the best way it could is brewing in Olympia, raising the idea of a redesign.
Waving goodbye: Washington lawmakers want to redesign state flag for a new era
Three Democratic representatives have introduced a bill to establish a committee overseeing the redesign of the Washington state flag.
Washington's Flag Could Be Set To Change
House Bill 1938, if approved, would establish a committee to oversee the process of designing and adopting a new state flag.
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Breaking the ‘Seal of Confession’: Washington State Lawmakers Consider Bill Forcing Clergy To Report Child Abuse
The state senator who introduced the measure says she cannot ‘stomach any argument about religious freedom being more important than preventing the abuse.’ ...
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Trio Of State Reps Want To Remove George From The Washington Flag
They site that George Washington's lack of connection to the State means his image is "less meaningful" as a symbol to the ...
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Spokane Bishop Urges Voters to Oppose Bill that Forces Priests to Break Seal of Confession
Bishop Daly noted that the Diocese of Spokane devotes considerable resources to child safety and holds 'a zero-tolerance ...
Washington state Senate votes to officially adopt century-old nickname the "Evergreen State"
The Washington state Senate on Thursday, Feb. 6, passed a bill 49-0 that, if signed into law, would officially deem Washington the "Evergreen State." This marks the third year in a row that the state ...
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Washington State Bill Would Force Catholic Priests To Violate Church Law
A proposed law in Washington state would require priests to violate Catholic Church law by breaking the seal of confession.