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  1. OpinionMar 9, 2023Mark Harmsworth

    Opinion: Senate Bill 5509 creates a state-run bank that Washington doesn’t need

    Opinion: Senate Bill 5509 creates a state-run bank that Washington doesn’t need. Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center believes a public ba…

  2. NewsMar 6, 2023Clark County Today

    Rep. Stephanie McClintock’s first bill unanimously passes out of the House

    …bill, to help streamline the business licensing process in Washington, is headed to the state Senate.

  3. OpinionFeb 24, 2023Liv Finne

    Opinion: Senate Bill 5054, to cut classroom learning time in schools by four hours a week

    Opinion: Senate Bill 5054, to cut classroom learning time in schools by four hours a week. Liv Finne of the Washington Policy Center points out that…

  4. NewsFeb 9, 2023Brett Davis

    Washington State Senate passes bill ending advisory votes on the ballot

    The Washington State Senate has passed a bill that would eliminate advisory votes from the ballot. The legislation now heads to the House of Rep…

  5. NewsFeb 6, 2023Brett Davis

    Red light, don’t turn right bill introduced to Washington Legislature

    Under legislation proposed in the Washington state Senate, drivers would face new limits on when it’s permissible to make a right turn at red lights.

  6. NewsJan 25, 2023Brett Davis

    Washington student learning loss prompts bill to add one week to school year

    Two Washington state lawmakers have put forward a bipartisan bill in the Senate to expand the school year by five days.

  7. NewsJan 11, 2023Clark County Today

    Bipartisan bill to reform antiquated emergency-powers law is likely dead already

    …said she was informed that bipartisan legislation to reform Washington’s 1969 emergency-powers law will be ignored by the Senate State Government and Elections Committee for a third consecutive year.

  8. NewsJan 9, 2023Brett Davis

    Washington Senate Republican leaders detail plans, hopes for 2023 legislative session

    How far Republicans get with their agenda during this year’s 105-day session remains to be seen, given Democrats retain control of both chambers of the Legislature.

  9. OpinionJan 5, 2023Jason Mercier

    Opinion: Senate rules propose Title-Only bill ban

    Jason Mercier of the Washington Policy Center explains why he believes Title-only bills aren’t worth the paper they’re printed on.

  10. NewsDec 28, 2022Brett Davis

    Washington lawmakers to take another crack at emergency powers reform next session

    Sen. Lynda Wilson is cosponsor of Senate Bill 5063; the legislation is known as the Bipartisan Approach to Legislative Authority Necessary in Continuing Emergencies.

  11. OpinionDec 28, 2022Mark Harmsworth

    Opinion: California employment law could potentially land Washington employers in hot water

    California Senate Bill 1162 (SB 1162), recently signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsome, could potentially have some unintended consequences for Wash…

  12. OpinionDec 22, 2022Leah Anaya

    Opinion: Washington State Senate Democrats propose Constitutional amendment on abortion rights

    Clark County resident Leah Anaya believes it’s important and necessary for pro-lifers to step up and support women following their choosing of life.