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WA lawmakers have ‘legislative privilege’ to withhold records, judge rules
Washington state lawmakers are entitled to “legislative privilege” to shield their records from public disclosure, a judge has ruled.
House majority misses big opportunity to help veterans and local businesses by failing to renew tax credits
…ing House Bill 1005 to the floor for a vote during the 2023 legislative session.
Rep. Peter Abbarno highlights fire prevention investments ahead of National Fire Prevention Week
…recent years in fire prevention infrastructure for the 20th Legislative District.
Washington lawmaker joins bipartisan call for carbon tax overhaul to ease gas pains
State Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, is urging legislative action to lower the price at the pump for Washington motorists paying the second-highest gas prices in the nation, including scr…
Secretary of State’s office to display original Washington Constitution Sept. 14
…riginal 1889 Washington Constitution Thu., Sept. 14, in the Legislative Building in Olympia.
WA gas prices stabilize above $5 amid $919.5 million carbon tax windfall
…e of 2 cents aligns with the national average, reflecting a legislative debate over the impact of the state’s cap-and-trade carbon tax program on the rising costs.
Opinion: Washington State Tax Structure Work Group concludes operations
…c this month, after its funding was cut, revealing proposed legislative ideas and public sentiment on tax changes, including progressive tax principles and various alternative tax options for business…
Democratic lawmakers: expand health information protections
Three congress members from west coast states lead legislative effort to extend federal privacy protections to Americans’ protected health information (PHI) similar to email and location data…
Opinion: Power to the people, via the legislative branch
…r suggests we remember there’s a reason the people, via the legislative branch, come first in our founding documents.
County Council to hold work session on new climate change planning legislation
…uired by E2SHB 1181 passed during the 2023 Washington state legislative session.
IBR successes and challenges after three and a half years
…and challenges, including the lack of funding from Oregon, legislative obstacles, tolling controversies, and the requirement for approval from the US Coast Guard and Army Corps of Engineers.
Washington residents submit referendum to ‘Reject 5599’
During the 2023 legislative session, a highly partisan bill, ESSB 5599, was passed in Washington state, allowing shelters to bypass parental notification wh…