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Opinion: HB 2058, to weaken the family by displacing parents as providers of food and nourishment
In response to House Bill 2058, Liv Finne of the Washington Policy Center states her belief that the central mission of the public schools is to educate children, not to feed them.
Lawmakers propose an 11% tax on the ‘privilege’ of buying ammunition
Washington Democrats’ latest step toward quelling gun violence in the state isn’t limiting access to firearms but making them more expensive…
Rally in Olympia scheduled to demand Democrat legislators take action on voter initiatives
…en scheduled for Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. on the steps of the Washington State Capitol building to demand that Democrat legislators take Constitutionally mandated action on voter-backed initiatives.
Opinion: I-2124, concerning the long-term-care payroll tax, is certified: Will lawmakers consider it?
Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center asks: ‘will state lawmakers give I-2124 hearings and floor votes as Washingtonians are demanding, or will they cont…
New transfer agreement offers seamless admission from Clark College to WSU Vancouver
Clark College and Washington State University Vancouver launched a new transfer agreement on Jan. 22.
Dems, Republicans take different approaches to recruiting police officers to WA
…nities and a shortage of police officers across much of the state is a top priority for Washington lawmakers this session.
Opinion: Hospital-at-home programs offer an innovative solution to freeing up hospital beds
Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center explains that HB 2295 and SB 6101 would give the state more solutions for freeing up needed acute-care beds.
Washington House fast-tracking bill targeting tax repealing initiatives
The Washington House is fast-tracking a bill that critics say is a direct response to several ballot initiatives submitted to the Secretary of S…
Washington bill would redefine ‘vaccine’ for state to purchase RSV immunization
A new bill in the state House of Representatives would redefine the state’s legal definition of ‘vaccine’ to allow the WVA to purchase bulk supplies of the Re…
Washington lawmakers seek to help fight learning loss after COVID-19 shutdowns
Washington state is facing a pressing education crisis, worsened by the pandemic’s impact on student learning.
Judge rules Trump will stay on the ballot in Washington state
Voters in Washington state will see Donald Trump’s name on the March 12 primary ballot as a presidential candidate.
Washington SOS certifies student parent rights initiative, sends to Legislature
The Washington Secretary of State’s Office has formally certified Initiative 2081.