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Opinion: How the legislature just voted to raise your rent
Mark Harmsworth argues that House Bill 1217 will drive up rent costs, reduce housing supply, and worsen Washington’s affordability crisis.
Legislation from Rep. Stephanie McClintock to enhance teenage work hours unanimously passes the House
House Bill 1121, introduced by Rep. Stephanie McClintock, aims to expand work hour flexibility for high school students enrolled in CTE prog…
WAGOP Fights for election integrity and fair elections via House Joint Memorial 4007
…ton’s Motor Voter Law and fights for fair elections through House Joint Memorial 4007, with a crucial court hearing set for March 13.
House Dems vote to end forced prison labor; GOP warns taxpayers may foot the bill
Washington lawmakers pass HB 1233, making prison work programs voluntary, sparking debate over rehabilitation, taxpayer costs, and public policy.
House unanimously passes two bills from Rep. Kevin Waters, including one to clarify alcohol server permit statutes
The Washington State House of Representatives unanimously passed two bills from Rep. Kevin Waters, including one clarifying alcohol server permit rules.
Rep. John Ley introduces bill to hold agencies of the I-5 Interstate Bridge replacement project accountable for spending
Rep. John Ley proposes House Bill 2030 to audit spending on the I-5 Interstate Bridge Replacement project, pushing for transparency and financial accountability.
Bistate bridge bill authorizes Washington state to issue bonds to finance project
House Bill 1958 would authorize Washington state to issue up to $1.6 billion in bonds for the Interstate Bridge Replacement, with repayment…
Open House Ministries West open for big business with thrift store, coffee shop, and bike store
Open House Ministries West in Vancouver features a thrift store, coffee shop, and bike shop—all raising funds for the family shelter.
Opinion: House Bill 1402 would define which jobs require a driver’s license but omits to provide the definition
House Bill 1402 could impact job listings in Washington, but its vague definition of ‘reasonably expects’ raises concerns about employer com…
House Transportation Committee to hold hearing on HB 1958 Monday (Feb. 24)
Washington’s House Transportation Committee will hold a hearing on HB 1958, a bill that could shift tolling burdens for the I-5 Bridge replacement entire…
Rep. John Ley bill to assist the construction industry by easing restrictions on aggregate and asphalt materials receives committee approval
House Bill 1857, introduced by Rep. John Ley, aims to ease restrictions on asphalt and aggregate materials, reducing construction costs and…
Letter: Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez voted for the SAVE Act last time it came up before the U.S. House
The League of Women Voters of Clark County urges residents to oppose the SAVE Act, arguing it would impose restrictive voter ID requirements and hinder access to the ballot.