WA lawmakers push for workaround as businesses struggle to find pennies
With the penny slowly being “counted out," lawmakers in Washington state are working on a bill that would require businesses to round cash purchases to the nearest nickel.
With the penny slowly being “counted out," lawmakers in Washington state are working on a bill that would require businesses to round cash purchases to the nearest nickel.
As the penny gets phased out, Washington gets ready to round
With the penny slowly being counted out, lawmakers in Washington are working on a bill that would require businesses to round cash transactions to the nearest nickel.
With the penny slowly being counted out, lawmakers in Washington are working on a bill that would require businesses to round cash transactions to the nearest nickel.
WA lawmakers consider beverage container price increase
Washington lawmakers are considering a bill that aims to boost recycling, but could also boost your grocery bill.
Washington lawmakers are considering a bill that aims to boost recycling, but could also boost your grocery bill.
Supreme Court Justice Barbara Madsen to retire
Barbara Madsen was the first woman elected to our state's Supreme Court and is retiring in April. She ends her career as the second-longest sitting justice on the court at 33 years.
Barbara Madsen was the first woman elected to our state's Supreme Court and is retiring in April. She ends her career as the second-longest sitting justice on the court at 33 years.
WA lawmakers consider new ghost gun bill
A new bill aimed at regulating ghost guns in Washington State Legislature is set to be considered in committee on Wednesday.
A new bill aimed at regulating ghost guns in Washington State Legislature is set to be considered in committee on Wednesday.
WA ghost gun bill has 3D printing enthusiasts worried
House Bill 2320 would restrict certain digital firearm files, with critics warning it could criminalize code possession and limit lawful uses like props and models.
House Bill 2320 would restrict certain digital firearm files, with critics warning it could criminalize code possession and limit lawful uses like props and models.
3D printing enthusiasts worry over broad language in WA 'ghost gun' bill
A “ghost gun" law that is making its way through the Washington State Legislature has 3D printer enthusiasts fired up about what it might mean for all printer hobbyists across the state.
A “ghost gun" law that is making its way through the Washington State Legislature has 3D printer enthusiasts fired up about what it might mean for all printer hobbyists across the state.
WA bill would lower legal BAC limit to .05
There's a push in Olympia to crack down on drunk and impaired driving by changing the legal blood alcohol limit (BAC) from .08 to .05.
There's a push in Olympia to crack down on drunk and impaired driving by changing the legal blood alcohol limit (BAC) from .08 to .05.
WA millionaires tax proposal has arrived, Gov. Ferguson wants changes
It has been a lightning rod issue in Olympia: a proposed millionaires tax. Gov. Bob Ferguson has said he would support it, but now, he's rejecting at least one initial proposal from state senators.
It has been a lightning rod issue in Olympia: a proposed millionaires tax. Gov. Bob Ferguson has said he would support it, but now, he's rejecting at least one initial proposal from state senators.
The debate over Washington's millionaires tax
Gov. Bob Ferguson has said he would support a proposed Millionaires Tax, but now, he's rejecting at least an initial proposal from state senators.
Gov. Bob Ferguson has said he would support a proposed Millionaires Tax, but now, he's rejecting at least an initial proposal from state senators.
WA law making it harder to solve violent teen crimes
Some families of teens who have lost their lives to gun violence say a Washington law that went into effect in 2022 could be to blame for why it's hard for law enforcement to solve crimes involving young people.
Some families of teens who have lost their lives to gun violence say a Washington law that went into effect in 2022 could be to blame for why it's hard for law enforcement to solve crimes involving young people.
WA Supreme Court Justice Barbara Madsen to retire in April
After more than three decades, Justice Barbara Madsen announces when she will step away from the Washington Supreme Court.
After more than three decades, Justice Barbara Madsen announces when she will step away from the Washington Supreme Court.
New law could increase a pack of cigarettes to $17 in Seattle
A newly proposed law would increase cigarette taxes in Washington State by $2 per pack, meaning you could pay as much as $17 to smoke.
A newly proposed law would increase cigarette taxes in Washington State by $2 per pack, meaning you could pay as much as $17 to smoke.
WA statewide proposal scrutinizes deep sedation procedures at dental offices
A proposal in Olympia would elevate industry regulations and guidelines to state law when it comes to all deep sedation procedures in dental offices.
A proposal in Olympia would elevate industry regulations and guidelines to state law when it comes to all deep sedation procedures in dental offices.
WA proposal wants to allow sports betting on in-state college teams
Some lawmakers in Olympia want to expand sports wagering in Washington, allowing bets on in-state college teams that are currently prohibited under state law.
Some lawmakers in Olympia want to expand sports wagering in Washington, allowing bets on in-state college teams that are currently prohibited under state law.
Washington bill would block former ICE agents from law enforcement jobs
A bill moving through the Washington Legislature could prevent certain ICE officers from being hired by state and local law enforcement agencies.
A bill moving through the Washington Legislature could prevent certain ICE officers from being hired by state and local law enforcement agencies.
WA Senate passes bill banning law enforcement face coverings
A bill aimed at limiting the use of face coverings by law enforcement moved one step closer to becoming law after passing the Washington state Senate following a vote.
A bill aimed at limiting the use of face coverings by law enforcement moved one step closer to becoming law after passing the Washington state Senate following a vote.
WA Senate passes bill banning law enforcement face coverings
Washington state legislation targeted directly at all federal agents, including ICE, is not only gaining momentum in Olympia, it's one step closer to the governor's desk.
Washington state legislation targeted directly at all federal agents, including ICE, is not only gaining momentum in Olympia, it's one step closer to the governor's desk.
WA lawmaker proposes a 32-hour work week for private, public sector
A Washington state lawmaker is proposing to shorten the standard work week from 40 hours to 32 hours for many workers across the state, including those in the private sector.
A Washington state lawmaker is proposing to shorten the standard work week from 40 hours to 32 hours for many workers across the state, including those in the private sector.
WA bill creates system to notify lawmakers about threats
A bipartisan group of Washington lawmakers want to better protect election officials, aiming to establish a statewide emergency notification system when a threat is made against a lawmaker.
A bipartisan group of Washington lawmakers want to better protect election officials, aiming to establish a statewide emergency notification system when a threat is made against a lawmaker.