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Governor’s budget proposal is a disappointment for Washington families, says Sen. Lynda Wilson
The budget leader for Washington’s Senate Republicans said the 2023-25 operating budget proposal made public Wednesday (Dec. 14) by Gov. Jay Inslee fails to put p…
Dem 2023 legislative preview: drugs, police pursuit, energy, abortion
Washington State Senate Democratic Caucus leaders on Wednesday afternoon offered a glimpse of their priorities for the fast-approaching 2023…
Several U.S. Senate and House races remain too close to call as vote counts trickle in
In Washington’s Third Congressional District, Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez maintaining lead over Republican Joe Kent.
Poll: Murray, Smiley tied in Washington Senate race
Washington’s Senate race is a dead heat as incumbent Patty Murray, D-Bothell, and political newcomer Tiffany Smiley, R-Pasco, are tied at 46…
Opinion: Build Back Better ‘Light; passes the U.S. Senate – What it actually means for Americans
Dr. Roger Stark of the Washington Policy Center states ‘the Democrats had no mandate from the American public to pass this disaster.’
New statewide crime numbers confirm importance of reestablishing public safety, says Republican leader
The state Senate’s Republican leader says new numbers showing crime has continued to increase across Washington should give legislators even more reas…
Republican leaders repeat call for action as inflation rates continue to climb
…ump in price inflation at the state and national levels has Senate Republican leaders calling again for legislative action to provide financial relief to Washington families.
New revenue forecast has Republican leaders asking why majority still refuses to support inflation relief
Senate Republican Leader John Braun and Sen. Lynda Wilson, Republican budget leader, say the positive state revenue forecast released today…
Opinion: Price-control board advances in the House, threatening access to lifesaving drugs
Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center believes Senate Bill 5532 has unintended consequences for Washington residents.
Opinion: Delay of the long-term-care program and payroll tax passes Senate committee
Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center provides the latest information on the state-mandated, long-term-care fund.
Majority should listen to bipartisan ideas for reforming emergency-powers law
A second bipartisan bill to reform Washington’s emergency-powers law has received the same icy reception from the Senate’s Democratic majority as the first proposal, according…
Opinion: Senate schedules graduated local income tax bill for public hearing
Jason Mercier of the Washington Policy Center provides the latest on Senate Bill 5554, which would require a constitutional amendment to also be needed to allow…