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Legislation from Rep. John Ley to support construction and infrastructure projects in Washington is passed by the House
The Washington State House passed House Bill 2605, sponsored by Rep. John Ley, updating regulations on naturally occurring fibrous silicate materials used in con…
Legislation from Rep. David Stuebe to strengthen Medicaid support for emergency ambulance services receives full support from the House
The House unanimously passed HB 2531 from Rep. David Stuebe to update Medicaid reimbursement for emergency ambulance services and maintain feder…
Stricter standards for WA sheriffs approved in state Senate
…iffs and limit volunteer posses, sending the measure to the House.
Opinion: Is a state income tax coming, and the latest on the I-5 Bridge project
…state income tax, the I-5 Bridge project, the Brockmann Campus and House Bill 2605.
House Environment and Energy Committee unanimously approves legislation from Rep. John Ley
The House Environment and Energy Committee unanimously advanced Rep. John Ley’s bill updating regulations on naturally occurring fibrous silicat…
VIDEO: Washington lawmakers clash over bills directed at limiting ICE officers
A heated House committee hearing on legislation aimed at limiting ICE officers in Washington was temporarily recessed after sharp exchanges between l…
Opinion: Olympia wants a 4-day work week. It won’t work out as the politicians think it will
Mark Harmsworth argues that House Bill 2611’s proposed 32-hour workweek would raise costs, strain small businesses, and undermine Washington’s economic competitiveness.
WA Senate passes bill banning law enforcement from wearing masks amid ICE activity
…nate approved Senate Bill 5855, sending the proposal to the House and advancing a debate over whether law enforcement officers, including federal agents, should be barred from wearing masks during pub…
Rep. Kevin Waters sponsors bill that would strengthen wildfire prevention and provide counties with a new revenue option
House Bill 2653 would allow Washington counties to manage fuel breaks on federally owned land near roadways and retain revenue from timber s…
Opinion: House Bill 1834 would create a regulatory nightmare and restricts parental control on social media
Mark Harmsworth argues that House Bill 1834 would undermine parental authority and create sweeping regulatory and legal risks under the guise of protecting minors onlin…
Rep. David Stuebe’s bill to give small cities additional options to strengthen fire protection receives committee support
House Bill 2224 advanced out of committee after supporters said it would give cities more flexibility to fund fire and emergency medical ser…
Opinion: HB 2100 – Tax employers for paying people well? It’s for the needy, sorta
Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues House Bill 2100 would raise costs, discourage job growth, and expand state spending power under the banner of helping people in need.