A tow truck safety bill sponsored by state Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, was signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee last week.
The bill, Senate Bill 5023, allows tow truck operators to turn on …
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4/17/23
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Those looking to kickstart a career in civil service can apply to be an intern with the Bureau of Land Management.
The department will hire 100 interns nationwide in the next few weeks.
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The Reflector
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4/17/23
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Republicans across the state issued statements in opposition to Washington legislation banning a number of firearms that was passed by the state Senate.
State Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, …
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4/17/23
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Shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) confirmed the next round of coastal razor clam digging can proceed as planned from April 6 to April 12 with an increased …
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The Reflector
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4/6/23
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The Washington State Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a capital gains tax, leaving local Republican legislators concerned the decision runs counter to how the tax is interpreted in other states.
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4/3/23
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The Cowlitz Indian Tribe is o ne of four Washington entities set to receive funds from the state’s Clean Energy Fund.
The Cowlitz Tribe will receive $150,000 for its “Fleet …
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3/27/23
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On Tuesday, 19th Legislative District state Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, testified before the Senate Law and Justice Committee in favor of his catalytic converter bill, known as Senate Bill …
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By Matthew Zylstra / For The Reflector
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3/20/23
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OLYMPIA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers on Tuesday confirmed coastal razor clam digging reopens at Twin Harbors and Copalis on Friday, March 17.
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3/15/23
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The Washington State Legislature’s 5 p.m. cutoff on March 8 for bills to pass their chamber of origin put an end to many potential pieces of legislation, but lawmakers representing North Clark …
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3/13/23
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After years of attempts, Democrats in the Washington House of Representatives passed a ban on assault weapons late Wednesday.
The measure was approved one day after the House voted 52-44 requiring …
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On the same day that the Washington state House of Representatives refused to consider a bill that could reform the state's police pursuit law, it approved a bill making more funds available for …
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By Jeremy Lott / The Center Square
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3/9/23
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After the state House of Representatives refused to move on police pursuit reform by the Wednesday cutoff to get a bill out of its chamber of origin, effectively dooming its chances, the Senate acted …
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By Jeremy Lott / The Center Square
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3/9/23
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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers on Monday confirmed coastal razor clam digging reopens at Mocrocks Friday, March 3, followed by opportunities March 5 and March 7. …
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The Reflector
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3/2/23
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A school funding bill sponsored by state Rep. Joel McEntire, R-Cathlamet, was passed unanimously by the House Capital Budget Committee last Monday ahead of a key committee deadline.
"This …
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The Reflector
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3/2/23
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Senate Bill 5287, sponsored by state Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, was passed out of the state Senate by a vote of 48-0 on Monday. The bill, aimed at “holding green energy to green …
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The Reflector
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3/2/23
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A Southwest Washington lawmaker is leading the charge in proposing harsher penalties for those who buy and sell the precious metals extracted from stolen catalytic converters.
State Rep. Greg …
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The Reflector
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2/27/23
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Children and grandchildren sat on laps and wandered the aisles of the House of Representatives during this year’s Children’s Day at the state Legislature, while many young observers …
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Alexandria Osborne / Washington State Journal
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2/27/23
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Playing video games and simplifying technical language are some ways to solve the gap in the manufacturing workforce, according to those who work on both sides of the equation.
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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers on Friday tentatively scheduled additional razor clam digging dates at Mocrocks and Copalis beaches in March.
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2/27/23
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Legislators representing the east side of Clark County are seeing their authored bills progress through the lawmaking process, as one bill moves onto the Senate after passing on the House …
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Rick Bannan / rick@thereflector.com
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2/13/23
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