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VIDEO: First day of WA’s legislative session gets off to partisan start in the House
Republican lawmakers walked off the Washington State House floor after Speaker Laurie Jinkins’ opening remarks on the first day of the 2026 legislative session.
Opinion: Fix Washington – House Republicans lead the charge against liberal chaos
…costs, weakened public safety, and harmed schools, and says House Republicans are offering a path forward through their Fix Washington agenda.
Conservative group sues to overturn rewrite of WA parental rights law
A group of school board members and parents have sued Washington state, arguing House Bill 1296 violates parental rights and constitutional protections in education.
Resolution honoring Charlie Kirk passed in US House in bipartisan vote
The U.S. House approved a resolution honoring Charlie Kirk and condemning political violence, with seven Washington representatives voting yes and th…
Opinion: The Growth Management Act’s impact on house prices in Washington
Mark Harmsworth argues that Washington’s Growth Management Act has created a supply bottleneck in housing, driving up prices and limiting access to homeownership. He ca…
As 2026 midterms loom, Washington’s congressional lawmakers rake in cash
With the 2026 midterms on the horizon, Washington’s incumbents and challengers are amassing war chests. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez led the latest quarter, raising $904,000, whil…
House Democrats advance $18B in tax hike proposals as session winds down
House Democrats in Washington advanced several tax hike proposals as the legislative session nears its end, aiming to address a major budget…
In the dead of night, WA House passes trio of tax hike bills
The Washington State House passed three major tax hike bills after midnight Tuesday, including measures impacting property taxes, electric vehic…
WA Senate votes to set a 10% limit on annual rent increases
The Washington Senate has approved a 10% annual rent increase cap as part of a controversial bill that now heads back to the House for final app…
Can $10 tolls be coming to the Interstate Bridge?
Rep. John Ley examines a proposed Washington House bill that would double borrowing for the Interstate Bridge Replacement and potentially lead to high tolls affecting Southwe…
18th District lawmakers ensure vital funding for projects in SW Washington are included in proposed 2025-27 House capital budget
…r projects in Vancouver and Battle Ground under the 2025-27 House capital budget.
Bill amending parents’ rights initiative passes another hurdle in the WA House
ESSB 5181, a bill modifying Washington’s parents’ rights initiative, advances amid sharp debate over student autonomy and parental access to information.