Yakima Herald-Republic2d
In tight budget year, pressure builds to boost WA school funding
Lawmakers have begun another hard conversation on what it may cost the state to amply fund basic education in public schools ...
Democrats in WA Legislature say they want to avoid ‘chaos machine’ in D.C.
With a large budget gap to solve and major bills on topics like housing and education to shepherd, Democratic leaders in ...
Public hearings heat up in Washington over controversial gun control measures
The proposed bills would require permits for gun purchases, impose an excise tax, and limit sales of guns and ammo in ...
Inslee doubles down on wealth tax proposal in final State of the State address
Also touching on the incoming Trump Administration, Inslee said, "We will not bend the knee to a would-be authoritarian's ...
Bill to cap WA rent increases passes first House hurdle
The proposal would cap the amount of rent and fee increases a landlord can impose on tenants to 7% in any 12-month period.
Democrats in Washington Legislature say they want to avoid ‘chaos machine’ in D.C.
Democratic leaders in Washington’s Legislature say they are trying to avoid getting too caught up in the early orders from President Donald Trump.
Kitsap Sun2d
In tight budget year, pressure builds to boost WA school funding
Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, and Senate Minority Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, are the co-sponsors of one. It calls out special education as a component of basic education ...
KING55d
Public hearings heat up in Washington over controversial gun control measures
and the Legislature faces some tough decisions this session – but this work will be a priority,” said Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen, (D) Seattle. Legislators are only obligated to pass ...