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Washington legislation would put security cameras near ballot drop boxes
Washington lawmaker proposes security cameras for ballot boxes after tampering incidents in Clark County.
Opinion: Government records belong to the public
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center believes the legislature needs to pass clear, unambiguous legislation that clarifies the legislature is subject to…
More tools on the way to combat catalytic converter theft in Washington
Lawmakers are hoping recently passed legislation will stem the tide of stolen catalytic converters in Washington state.
Governor signs bipartisan legislation from Rep. Kevin Waters addressing penalties for selling to a minor
…will align the penalties for selling alcohol to a minor in Washington, is set to become law later this year.
Sen. Lynda Wilson says Senate vote amounts to death sentence for Washington’s firearm dealers
Legislation passed by majority Democrats in the state Senate will likely mean the end of retail firearm sales in Washington, says Sen. Lynda…
Opinion: HB 2467 – Portability proposal for WA Cares is a mixed bag for troubled state program
…sed concerns to lawmakers about House Bill 2467, a piece of legislation that would make the WA Cares benefit portable for some Washingtonians who one day move out of the state.
Washington House approves unemployment benefits legislation for striking workers
The Washington House of Representatives has passed a bill that would allow workers in the state to receive unemployment insurance during strikes…
Bill to raise cap on local property taxes to 3% from 1% dies in state legislature
Legislation that would have given cities and counties across Washington state the ability to raise property taxes at a rate of 3%, instead o…
Bill tying school funding to curriculum materials moves forward in Olympia
Legislation that would allow the Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction to cut state funding for certain school districts is moving…
House passes bipartisan Waters bill aimed at increasing fish populations in Washington
Legislation that would improve the state’s efforts to remove fish barriers received overwhelming support from the Washington State House of…
Washington legislation would increase penalties on highway-blocking protests
“We’re just done.” That’s what Rep. Andrew Barkis, R-Auburn, is hearing from constituents about protesters blocking freeways.
Rep. Paul Harris bill to reevaluate teacher reprimands unanimously passes off the House floor, for the second time
The Washington State House of Representatives on Wednesday unanimously passed legislation from Rep. Paul Harris that would give educators with a…