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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 from toll revenue.
Opinion: Southwest Washington must stand together to reject light rail in the Interstate Bridge replacement
Leslie Lewallen argues that Southwest Washington should reject light rail in the Interstate Bridge Replacement, citing high costs and low ridership.
Opinion: Let trained psychologists prescribe to improve mental health
…uthority to psychologists to address mental health needs in Washington state.
Several gun bills working their way through the Washington State Legislature
Several gun-related bills are advancing through the Washington State Legislature, while a bipartisan bill to increase penalties for repeat juvenile gun offenders has yet to receive a public he…
Opinion: Part 1 – Basic education in Washington state; A primer
Dick Rylander and Larry Roe provide an overview of Washington’s constitutional obligations and funding structure for K-12 education.
Hundreds rally at Capitol to protect parental rights: ‘Enough is enough’
Hundreds rallied at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia to defend parental rights, opposing legislative efforts to modify Initiative 2081.
Dems push to repeal WA’s cap on property tax hikes encounters stiff resistance
A proposed Washington state bill seeks to raise the property tax cap from 1% to 3%, sparking strong opposition from Republicans and taxpayers.
Bill seeks to reverse poor student academic performance in Washington state
A new Washington state bill aims to improve student performance by funding academic recovery programs and early interventions.
High school basketball: Chaos starts today with playoffs, and a challenging weather forecast
…igh school basketball playoffs begin this week in Southwest Washington, with teams battling for state tournament berths while officials monitor winter weather conditions.
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.
Opinion: Washington state is in a race to the bottom in health care
…ouse 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
…program to support backcountry search and rescue efforts in Washington state.