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Will he sign it into law? That’s the question for Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson now that lawmakers have sent him a two-year $77.8 billion operating budget. On Sunday, the last day of … more
Washington state lawmakers found themselves united in mourning on the last day of session Sunday. A week after the sudden death of Sen. Bill Ramos, D-Issaquah, legislators were also grappling … more
A highly contested bill around the closure of a residential center for people with disabilities passed the Washington state House and Senate this weekend with mixed support from lawmakers and some … more
This year’s 105-day Washington state legislative session was in many ways a trudge.  There was a multibillion-dollar budget deficit to solve. Sharp debate on parental rights and … more
Washington is poised to limit annual residential rent increases with legislation now headed to the governor’s desk. The House and Senate on Sunday, the last day of the legislative session, … more
Unemployment benefits for striking workers are close to becoming law in Washington after a compromise proposal cleared the state House and Senate.  Striking workers could expect to receive … more
Democrats were moments away from passing a cap on residential rent increases off the Washington state Senate floor Friday night.  But a challenge from the Senate Republican leader, upheld … more
Democrats in the Washington Legislature unveiled a budget deal Saturday that cuts spending and hikes taxes on thousands of businesses to maintain core public services and erase a projected … more
The Washington Legislature has paved the way for the governor to decide on a multibillion-dollar transportation revenue package anchored by a 6-cent increase to the state’s gas tax. The … more
Washington House Democrats late Thursday approved a multibillion-dollar transportation revenue package anchored by a 6-cent increase to the state’s gas tax, the first hike in nearly a decade. … more
A Republican state lawmaker in Washington won’t be allowed back in the House chamber this session following his latest outburst during a legislative debate. Rep. Jeremie Dufault, R-Selah, … more
The Washington State Patrol is warning travelers of a scam involving people attempting to sell fake gold on freeways across the state. “Besides being illegal, these situations are also … more
Cowlitz Indian Tribal Public Safety Department’s interim chief, Charles Gardiner, was found dead in a vehicle after he allegedly fled a northeast Vancouver residence where a burglary was … more
A few days after the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association decided not to approve two advisory-only amendments to ban transgender student-athletes from competing against girls, Washington … more
The price for a Washington state Discover Pass would rise by $15 later this year, under a bill headed for Gov. Bob Ferguson’s desk.  Senate Bill 5390 would raise the price of the … more
Lawmakers in the Washington state House advanced a bill addressing student and parental rights on Thursday, clearing the way for it to reach the governor’s desk.  Debate around the … more
Washington state drivers could soon see a 6 cents per gallon jump at the pump as part of a revamped transportation funding bill that got a do-pass recommendation out of executive session in the House … more
For the first time in over a decade, families that hunt and fish to put food on the table will see the price of that license increase on July 1 — a 38% “inflationary adjustment” … more
A bill introduced in the Washington State House of Representatives earlier this month would increase taxes on breweries across the state, potentially pushing many beer production facilities to the … more
With only days to fill a $16 billion hole, Washington state House Democrats advanced three bills on Wednesday that could raise taxes by more than $18 billion if the Senate passes them before Monday. … more
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