2025 Washington state legislative session begins
There was plenty of pomp and politics for the opening day of the Washington Legislature’s 2025 session. It began at noon ...
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.
Senate heads toward confirming Kristi Noem as Trump’s homeland security secretary
The Senate is heading towards a vote on confirming South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary.
New Washington state rebate program will offer free e-bikes to some. Here’s who can qualify
The long-anticipated program is finally set to launch in April, WSDOT announced, offering rebates of up to $1,200 on electric bicycles.
Washington bill would ‘kill the initiative process,’ critic warns
A bill introduced this legislative session to add additional requirements for those gathering signatures in Washington state ...
New Washington governor outlines goals as state faces multibillion-dollar deficit
Incoming Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson outlined his plans to help individuals while also making government more ...
Washington bill would give judges discretion to reduce sentences of convicted felons
Washington state lawmakers are contemplating a bill that, if enacted, would give judges discretion to reduce the sentences of convicted felons, including those convicted of violent ...
Everything you need to know about Washington’s 2025 legislative session
Washington’s 105-day legislative session begins Monday. Opening day will bring pomp, process and back-to-school energy as ...
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Central Washington Senator Nikki Torres proposes panic buttons in schools
OLYMPIA, Wash. - 15th legislative district Senator Nikki Torres, serving parts of Benton County and Yakima County, is ...
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What to expect from the 2025 Washington Legislature
Washington state lawmakers will convene in Olympia this week for a 105-day marathon legislative session. Leaders offered a ...
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Servers in Washington State hoping to get reprieve from credit card fees
Servers fed up with business owners in Washington State deducting a portion of fees on sales taxes and gratuities from their ...
King County Council picks replacement for resigning WA state lawmakers
The Metropolitan King County Council appointed several people to fill positions left vacant by those stepping down to work for Gov. Bob Ferguson.