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 ...
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.
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 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 ...
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Washington Senate Committee approves bill that gives OIC authority to order restitution
The Washington Senate Committee on Business, Financial Services & Trade approved a bill last week that would grant the ...
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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 ...
Expansion of gun-free zones bill draws praise from supporters, fire from opponents
Passions ran high at a Monday afternoon public hearing before the Senate Transportation Committee on a bill to expand ...
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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.
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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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.