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WA Senate passes bill banning law enforcement from wearing masks amid ICE activity
The Washington State Senate approved Senate Bill 5855, sending the proposal to the House and advancing a debate over whether law enforcement off…
Opinion: More accountability needed – Defrauding state programs is stealing from taxpayers
Sen. John Braun argues that fraud and nepotism within Washington’s Community Reinvestment Plan undermine taxpayer trust and calls for stronger accountability through Senate Bill 6205.
VIDEO: Bill dubbed the ‘initiative killer’ clears WA Senate committee
A bill critics label the “initiative killer” cleared a Washington Senate committee on a party-line vote after all Republican amendments were rejected.
Opinion: Democrats in Olympia are backing Senate Bill 5974
Sen. John Braun argues Senate Bill 5974 would undermine local control by allowing an unelected board to decertify elected county sheriffs across Washington.
VIDEO: Proposed ban on police face coverings engenders heated debate in WA Senate
Washington lawmakers debated Senate Bill 5855, a proposal that would generally prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings…
Ballots for WA’s 2025 general election are due Tuesday. What you need to know
Washington state, election, voting, ballots, voteWA.gov, WA Cares, Senate Joint Resolution 8201, ballot drop boxes, voter registration, mail…
Opinion: Washington’s new sales tax onslaught devastates small businesses
Mark Harmsworth argues Senate Bill 5814’s new sales taxes will devastate small businesses, raising compliance costs and fueling inflation across Washington.
US Senate confirms Joe Kent to lead a national intelligence agency
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Joe Kent as director of the National Counterterrorism Center in a 52-44 vote, following his nomination by Donald Trump…
Opinion: Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen thinks Washington is a great place to do business
Washington Policy Center’s Mark Harmsworth challenges Sen. Jamie Pedersen’s claim that Washington is a top state for business, pointing to d…
WAGOP supports DOJ’s lawsuit against WA state’s unconstitutional law
…OP has announced full support for the DOJ’s lawsuit against Washington state, calling Senate Bill 5375 an unconstitutional attack on religious freedom and the Catholic Church’s Confession practice.
Opinion: Illinois is about to help property owners evict squatters when someone moves into a home without permission
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center argues for Washington to adopt legislation similar to Illinois Senate Bill 1563 to help property owners evict squat…
Republican budget leaders see showdown ahead as Senate Democrats approve trio of major tax increases
Senate Democrats in Washington have approved major tax increases, prompting Republican budget leaders to warn of a growing showdown ahead.