WA party leaders react to Trump speech
Political leaders on both sides of the aisle in Washington state are reacting to President Trump's address to Congress.
Political leaders on both sides of the aisle in Washington state are reacting to President Trump's address to Congress.
WA Senate Democrats eye constitution change for abortion, gender-affirming care
State democrats say the move is necessary to protect what is already in state law, while Republican opponents say the measure goes too far.
State democrats say the move is necessary to protect what is already in state law, while Republican opponents say the measure goes too far.
Here's what Trump's tariffs mean for your Seattle grocery bill
Not only are food prices expected to rise, but consumer products like toys, electronics, and clothing may also see price hikes.
Not only are food prices expected to rise, but consumer products like toys, electronics, and clothing may also see price hikes.
WA amendment looks to protect abortions, gender-affirming care
Washington Senate Democrats are proposing an amendment to enshrine abortion and gender-affirming car access in the state constitution.
Washington Senate Democrats are proposing an amendment to enshrine abortion and gender-affirming car access in the state constitution.
Emergency hearing held in Seattle lawsuit against Trump's refugee ban
An emergency hearing took place in a Seattle federal court on Tuesday , challenging the Trump administration's refugee ban.
An emergency hearing took place in a Seattle federal court on Tuesday , challenging the Trump administration's refugee ban.
WA bill to study credit history impacts on insurance
The Washington Senate has passed a bill to look into how credit history and other factors could impact someone's insurance coverage.
The Washington Senate has passed a bill to look into how credit history and other factors could impact someone's insurance coverage.
WA senate bill will study credit score, other impacts on insurance coverage
Washington Senate Bill 5589 will study how credit scores and other factors influence insurance coverage and premiums for residents.
Washington Senate Bill 5589 will study how credit scores and other factors influence insurance coverage and premiums for residents.
WA senate passes bill to make clergy members mandatory reporters
The state senate passed a bill Friday afternoon to make religious leaders mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect. It now heads to the house.
The state senate passed a bill Friday afternoon to make religious leaders mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect. It now heads to the house.
Gov. Ferguson details $4 billion in spending cuts to address WA deficit
Bob Ferguson wants legislators to tackle the state’s projected $15 billion budget shortfall. As work continues to close the gap, the governor aims to prioritize spending cuts over new taxes.
Bob Ferguson wants legislators to tackle the state’s projected $15 billion budget shortfall. As work continues to close the gap, the governor aims to prioritize spending cuts over new taxes.
Easing the financial burden for WA families of special needs kids
A bill to ease the financial burden for nearly 5,000 families of special needs kids in Washington faces a crucial vote Friday in the State Senate.
A bill to ease the financial burden for nearly 5,000 families of special needs kids in Washington faces a crucial vote Friday in the State Senate.
WA Gov. Ferguson recommends budget cuts
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson released nearly $4 billion in recommended budget cuts to tackle the state's projected multi-billion dollar deficit.
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson released nearly $4 billion in recommended budget cuts to tackle the state's projected multi-billion dollar deficit.
What’s moving along, and what’s not, in the WA Legislature?
The Washington Legislature faces a key deadline this Friday. While many ideas have been heard, the state’s projected budget shortfall is filtering what laws will make it to the governor's desk.
The Washington Legislature faces a key deadline this Friday. While many ideas have been heard, the state’s projected budget shortfall is filtering what laws will make it to the governor's desk.
Confusion, concern at Seattle VA hospital after federal spending freeze
In Seattle, there is confusion and concern at the VA hospital as reports surface that federal agencies are seeing their spending halted.
In Seattle, there is confusion and concern at the VA hospital as reports surface that federal agencies are seeing their spending halted.
How WA bills are performing ahead of Friday deadline
Legislators in Olympia are approaching a Friday deadline to pass bills with fiscal impacts onto the full House and Senate
Legislators in Olympia are approaching a Friday deadline to pass bills with fiscal impacts onto the full House and Senate
VA layoffs, funding cuts raise concern in Seattle
There's confusion and concern at Seattle's VA hospital as reports surface that federal agencies are seeing their cash flow halted.
There's confusion and concern at Seattle's VA hospital as reports surface that federal agencies are seeing their cash flow halted.
WA signature verification bill debated in legislature
Lawmakers are considering more rules around verifying signatures on petitions for initiatives, with strong opposition coming from initiative backers and the state’s top election official.
Lawmakers are considering more rules around verifying signatures on petitions for initiatives, with strong opposition coming from initiative backers and the state’s top election official.
WA signature verification bill faces opposition from initiative backers
Lawmakers are considering more rules around verifying signatures on petitions for initiatives, with strong opposition coming from initiative backers and the state’s top election official.
Lawmakers are considering more rules around verifying signatures on petitions for initiatives, with strong opposition coming from initiative backers and the state’s top election official.
WA Senate panel advances mental health benefits for pilots
A proposal to ensure pilots and other airport employees would get paid family and medical leave benefits when out of commission for FAA medical recertification advanced in the state Senate Friday.
A proposal to ensure pilots and other airport employees would get paid family and medical leave benefits when out of commission for FAA medical recertification advanced in the state Senate Friday.
Washington Senate panel advances mental health benefits for pilots
The bill was inspired in part by a 2023 incident where an off-duty pilot in crisis allegedly tried to shut off a plane’s engines mid-flight.
The bill was inspired in part by a 2023 incident where an off-duty pilot in crisis allegedly tried to shut off a plane’s engines mid-flight.
Bills aimed at improving community safety in WA advance
A Washington bill that seeks to reform pre-trial release policies for both adults and juveniles, as well as enhance judicial accountability, has passed out of the House Community Safety Committee.
A Washington bill that seeks to reform pre-trial release policies for both adults and juveniles, as well as enhance judicial accountability, has passed out of the House Community Safety Committee.