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Rep. Kevin Waters bill to assist breweries with food service receives committee approval
A bill from Rep. Kevin Waters that would allow breweries to subcontract food service has passed committee approval, with two other bills also moving forward in the legislative process.
Rep. John Ley reaches plea agreement
Rep. John Ley pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor voter violations, receiving a suspended sentence and probation after facing felony charges over his 2022 election registration.
Rep. John Ley issues statement after Marie Gluesenkamp Perez invites the USDOT Secretary to discuss the I-5 Bridge Replacement Project
Rep. John Ley criticizes the I-5 Bridge project, arguing it prioritizes transit over reducing congestion and saving time.
Washington bill protecting new student ‘identities’ clears committee
A Washington bill expanding protected classes in public schools, including gender identity and immigration status, moves forward despite concerns.
Rep. John Ley introduces bill to save Washington transportation up to $500 million
Rep. John Ley introduces House Bill 1869 to block Washington from funding out-of-state transportation projects, potentially saving up to $500 million.
Trump’s order provides opening in quest to change the culture
On National Girls and Women in Sports Day, President Trump signs the No Men in Women’s Sports executive order, reinforcing Title IX protections.
Opinion: Washington state is in a race to the bottom in health care
Elizabeth New (Hovde) warns that House Bill 1123 could increase insurance premiums and strain Washington’s hospital system.
Rep. David Stuebe bill to support backcountry search and rescue efforts receives public hearing
Rep. David Stuebe’s bill, House Bill 1625, proposes a grant program to support backcountry search and rescue efforts in Washington state.
Opinion: Medical debt bill: A dangerous gamble with unintended consequences
Elizabeth New critiques Senate Bill 5480, arguing that voiding medical debt in credit reporting could raise healthcare costs and encourage non-payment.
President Trump nominates Joe Kent to become director of National Counter Terrorism Center
President Trump has nominated Joe Kent to lead the National Counter Terrorism Center, citing his extensive military and intelligence experience.
Bipartisan bill would cap credit card interest at 10%
A bipartisan bill in Congress proposes capping credit card interest rates at 10%, aiming to provide financial relief for American consumers.
Chairman Jim Walsh re-elected to lead WAGOP
Clark County Councilor Michelle Belkot elected vice chair On Friday (Jan. 31), Washington State Republican Party (WAGOP) Chairman and State Representative Jim Walsh (LD19) was re-elected chairman —…
Bill Republicans say would undo ‘parents’ bill of rights’ initiative moves forward
Republicans push back against House Bill 1296, arguing it weakens the parental rights initiative passed last year.
Rep. Kevin Waters introduces three bills including legislation that would benefit Washington lumber mills
Rep. Kevin Waters introduces three bills, including legislation supporting Washington lumber mills, septic engineers, and breweries.
WA lawmakers consider overhaul of local elections with ranked choice voting option
WA lawmakers debate HB 1448, a bill to set guidelines for ranked choice voting in local elections.
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.
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.
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.