3 controversial gun-related bills in WA move out of committee
Washington state legislators took up three bills on Friday aimed at gun control measures.
WA bill to lower alcohol limit for drivers to 0.05% BAC advances
A spike in traffic fatalities in Washington state has lawmakers considering reducing the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit, and a recent bill to do so is gaining traction.
Lawmakers weigh proposal to let certain people out of prison early
State lawmakers are considering legislation to let certain inmates in prison apply for resentencing, prompting debate about rehabilitation and accountability.
WA proposal to modify prison sentences
State lawmakers are considering legislation to let certain inmates in prison apply for resentencing, prompting debate about rehabilitation and accountability.
Lawmaker wants priests to report abuse learned from confession in WA
A legislator is fighting to change state and religious law in an effort to protect kids from sex abuse.
Protecting the depths: Bull kelp could become WA’s state marine forest
As the state faces ongoing debates over school closures and budget deficits, lawmakers in Olympia are diving deep into an often-overlooked issue: the protection of bull kelp.
Lawmakers consider bill to restrict outside militias from coming into WA
House Bill 1321 would require armed military forces from outside the state to get permission to be in Washington unless they have been called up to serve by the federal government.
WA legislators consider restrictions on outside state militias
Washington lawmakers are considering banning outside National Guard troops from entering the state without the governor’s approval.
Deep dive into the underwater forest of Washington
Amid debates on school closings and budget deficits, lawmakers in Olympia are also taking a deep dive on bull kelp. While it may not be the splashiest piece of legislation, this aquatic plant has an oversized role in our water, and its at risk of disappearing.
Controversy over push to require clergy to report child abuse
A Washington lawmaker is fighting to change state and religious law, calling on priests and clergy to report child abuse and neglect. While it sounds simple on paper, the debate is becoming contentious over the religious implications.
Washington lawmakers and agencies react to attempt to freeze federal funding
Before it was temporarily halted by a judge Tuesday afternoon, plans by the Trump administration to pause in federal grants and loans raised alarms for state agencies and legislative leaders.
Decision to pause federal funding has WA lawmakers scrambling
The decisions from Washington D.C. to pause federal funding has left lawmakers scrambling in Washington state, trying to decipher how Donald Trump's agenda will change theirs.
Washington proposal would require bars to sell drug tests for spiked drinks
The bill was inspired by similar legislation in California and written with the help of Lake Washington High School students.
Seattle City Council appoints Mark Solomon to vacant District 2 seat
The Seattle City Council appointed Mark Solomon to represent District 2, which Tammy Morales resigned from this month. Solomon previously lost to Morales for this very seat in 2019.