Gov. Bob Ferguson signs 14 new bills into Washington law. Here's what they are
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed over a dozen bills into law Monday. These bills range from suicide ...
Proposed bill would raise Washington's property tax cap from 1% to 3%
SEATTLE — There is a bill moving through the Washington state Legislature that would raise the cap on property taxes from 1% ...
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Washington affordable housing fund poised for another big infusion of cash
Over the next few weeks, lawmakers in Washington’s state House and Senate need to resolve significant differences on new ...
Washington Legislature considering raising hunting, fishing fees
The bill,, sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias, D-Edmonds, cleared the Senate last week and was heard in the House Appropriations ...
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Today's Headlines: WA House passes transportation funding, EV sales drop statewide
Idaho House sends newest 'medical freedom' bill to Senate, WA House transportation bill includes North-South Freeway money, ...
Braun bill expanding career and technical education to sixth graders falls flat during difficult budget season
The Washington state House Committee on Appropriations held a public hearing Wednesday, April 2, on a bill that would extend career and technical education (CTE) to sixth graders in the state of ...
Unemployment benefits for striking workers being considered in Oregon, Washington
Lawmakers in Oregon and Washington are considering whether striking workers should receive unemployment benefits ...
Bill to increase hunting, fishing fees clears House committee
The bill would raise most hunting and fishing license fees by 38% starting on July 1. Under the bill, a resident combination ...
Trump tariffs live updates: Stocks decline again on tariff uncertainty; Supreme Court rules in Alien Enemies Act deportation case
Follow here for live updates and news on fallout in the financial markets from President Donald Trump's announcement last ...
Our schools are in a budget crisis and it’s making them less safe
Students are calling on lawmakers to fulfill their promise to keep students safe by investing in public schools, writes ...
U.S. Senate approves Trump's 'beautiful bill' on budget; resolution goes to House
The U.S. Senate early Saturday approved a budget resolution, largely along party lines, that President Donald Trump has ...
Washington state eyes 6-cent gas tax hike to fund transportation projects
The proposed gas tax hike aims to generate $10 billion for state transportation projects over six years. The bill passed ...