Months after Vancouver ballot drop box is set ablaze, Washington state’s election security funds are set to expire
Around 5 or 6 p.m. on Oct. 27, a week before the general election last year, he put his and his girlfriend’s ballots directly ...
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Washington lawmakers hear public testimony on bill to define the role of sheriff’s ‘posses’
A bill that seeks to establish parameters for volunteers acting on behalf of a local sheriff’s office had a public hearing at the Washington State Legislature on Monday.
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Why Washington state lawmakers are fighting over 'parents rights' again
On one side are Republicans worried about state overreach, while Democrats say they want to protect the privacy of students, ...
Senate Dems approve bill to change provisions of 'parents' bill of rights' initiative
Less than a year after Washington state lawmakers approved a parental rights initiative for those with children enrolled in ...
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Washington Senate passes changes to parental rights in education
The Washington State Senate passed a bill making changes to the parents rights in education passed through the initiative process in 2024. Democrats argued the changes were ...
WA Senate Democrats approve changes to parents’ ‘bill of rights’
Washington Senate Democrats on Wednesday approved changes to an initiative passed last year that establishes a parental “bill ...
California approves $50M to protect immigrants and defend state against Trump administration
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed laws to help safeguard the state’s progressive policies from challenges by Republican ...
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WA Legislature weighs paying parents who care for children with disabilities
Two-and-a-half years after Melissa Kerson’s son was born, she had to give up her dream job and care for him full time.
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Washington GOP sticks with conservative lawmaker as state party leader
State lawmaker Jim Walsh, fresh off securing a second term as leader of Washington’s Republican Party, said Monday he is focused on strengthening the GOP’s campaign mechanics heading into the 2025 ...
Statewide student meals initiative in Washington hits legislative challenges
House and Senate proposals, with sponsors from both parties, would require schools to provide free lunches to all students ...
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New business-sponsored poll shows WA voters think raising taxes, state spending is a ‘bad idea’
Most Washington voters aren’t too pleased with the idea of boosting state spending. That’s according to a new poll by Fulcrum ...
Virginia’s legislative session hits halftime, teeing up clash with Youngkin
The Democratic-led Virginia statehouse shepherded a slew of bills this week previously vetoed by Republican Gov. Glenn ...