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WAGOP lawsuit disputing 2024 18th District state senate general election ‘postponed’
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WAGOP lawsuit disputing 2024 18th District state senate general election ‘postponed’

The WAGOP lawsuit disputing the 2024 18th District State Senate race has been postponed, citing concerns over voter residency and ballot curing.

Jan 30, 2025

Rep. David Stuebe introduces a bill to assist local governments in their efforts to address homelessness
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Rep. David Stuebe introduces a bill to assist local governments in their efforts to address homelessness

Rep. David Stuebe introduces HB 1708, a bill to help local governments track and address homelessness through a state-funded dashboard system.

Jan 30, 2025

Rep. Peter Abbarno leads bipartisan effort to lower utility costs for families while enhancing emergency preparedness
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Rep. Peter Abbarno leads bipartisan effort to lower utility costs for families while enhancing emergency preparedness

Rep. Peter Abbarno introduces House Bill 1656, a bipartisan effort to lower utility costs and strengthen emergency preparedness through cost-saving strategies.

Jan 29, 2025

Gluesenkamp Perez meets with student leaders, visits Clark County Jail
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Gluesenkamp Perez meets with student leaders, visits Clark County Jail

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez met with student leaders and toured the Clark County Jail to discuss education priorities and public safety issues.

Jan 29, 2025

Rep. Stephanie McClintock introduces the SAFE-Learn Act to increase school safety for students and staff
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Rep. Stephanie McClintock introduces the SAFE-Learn Act to increase school safety for students and staff

Rep. Stephanie McClintock introduces the SAFE-Learn Act, a bill aimed at increasing school safety through school resource officers, security grants, and discipline reform.

Jan 29, 2025

Rep. David Stuebe files legislation to support backcountry search and rescue efforts in Washington
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Rep. David Stuebe files legislation to support backcountry search and rescue efforts in Washington

Rep. David Stuebe has introduced House Bill 1625 to create a grant program supporting backcountry search and rescue efforts in Washington state.

Jan 28, 2025

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez announces Town Hall in Clark County to kick off 119th Congress
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Marie Gluesenkamp Perez announces Town Hall in Clark County to kick off 119th Congress

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez will hold a Clark County town hall to discuss legislative priorities and hear from constituents.

Jan 28, 2025

Court win for parents’ bill of rights initiative muted by bill to reverse protections
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Court win for parents’ bill of rights initiative muted by bill to reverse protections

A court upheld Washington’s parents’ bill of rights, but a new bill aims to undo its protections, sparking legislative debate.

Jan 27, 2025

Opinion: HB 1380 would allow homeless people to sue a city and collect taxpayer dollars
Opinion

Opinion: HB 1380 would allow homeless people to sue a city and collect taxpayer dollars

A proposed bill, HB 1380, could allow homeless individuals to sue cities over public land restrictions, potentially increasing taxpayer costs.

Jan 27, 2025

WAGOP statement: Olympia Democrats trash 130 years of tradition in state house to restrict free speech
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WAGOP statement: Olympia Democrats trash 130 years of tradition in state house to restrict free speech

WAGOP Chairman Jim Walsh criticizes Olympia Democrats for restricting House floor debate, calling it a blow to free speech and legislative transparency.

Jan 27, 2025

Rep. John Ley files legislation to prevent tolling on the I-5 Bridge Replacement Project
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Rep. John Ley files legislation to prevent tolling on the I-5 Bridge Replacement Project

Rep. John Ley introduces House Bill 1559 to block tolling on the I-5 Bridge Replacement, citing financial burdens for Southwest Washington commuters.

Jan 23, 2025

Trump declares invasion at southwest border, suspends entry
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Trump declares invasion at southwest border, suspends entry

President Donald Trump has declared an invasion at the U. S. southern border, suspending entry and directing Homeland Security to take immediate action.

Jan 21, 2025

GOLDEN AGE: Trump addresses nation for first time after inauguration
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GOLDEN AGE: Trump addresses nation for first time after inauguration

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president, pledging to end America’s decline with new policies on immigration, energy, and education.

Jan 20, 2025

Gluesenkamp Perez statement on inauguration of President Donald Trump
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Gluesenkamp Perez statement on inauguration of President Donald Trump

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez attended President Trump’s inauguration, emphasizing bipartisan efforts on key Southwest Washington issues.

Jan 20, 2025

Rep. John Ley issues statement on cost of the Climate Commitment Act
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Rep. John Ley issues statement on cost of the Climate Commitment Act

Rep. John Ley criticizes the high cost of Washington’s Climate Commitment Act, highlighting its minimal impact on CO2 reduction.

Jan 20, 2025

Opinion: WA Progressives lost in 2024 – they just don’t know it
Opinion

Opinion: WA Progressives lost in 2024 – they just don’t know it

David Boze of the Washington Policy Center shares insights on local government policies and their impact.

Jan 18, 2025

Opinion: Ferguson’s focus is on fixing finances
Opinion

Opinion: Ferguson’s focus is on fixing finances

Elizabeth New (Hovde) discusses Washington Governor Bob Ferguson’s inaugural address, focusing on fiscal responsibility and government spending.

Jan 17, 2025

WA Democrats move to ban open, concealed carry of a firearm at 5,300+ locations
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WA Democrats move to ban open, concealed carry of a firearm at 5,300+ locations

Washington lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 5098, which would ban open and concealed carry at over 5,300 locations statewide, including public buildings, parks, and fairgrounds.

Jan 16, 2025