2 bills aimed at improving community safety advance in WA State Legislature
The revised legislation mandates that judges provide a written explanation for their decisions regarding the pre-trial release of certain suspects.
The revised legislation mandates that judges provide a written explanation for their decisions regarding the pre-trial release of certain suspects.
WA Senate panel advances age-based restrictions for social media platforms
Proponents say the restrictions are necessary to protect children from the harms of social media, while critics question the legality of the law.
Proponents say the restrictions are necessary to protect children from the harms of social media, while critics question the legality of the law.
WA Gov. Ferguson advocates for proposal limiting governor’s emergency powers
Governor Ferguson stepped in last week to advance a bill to give the legislature more say in a state of emergency.
Governor Ferguson stepped in last week to advance a bill to give the legislature more say in a state of emergency.
Washington’s state flag could change under proposed legislation
House Bill 1938 would create a committee to redesign the green banner state flag.
House Bill 1938 would create a committee to redesign the green banner state flag.
Legislation to change WA state flag
House Bill 1938 would establish a committee to oversee the process of designing and adopting a new Washington state flag.
House Bill 1938 would establish a committee to oversee the process of designing and adopting a new Washington state flag.
Lawmakers weigh increased penalties for people who try to elude police
If passed, a new bill would increase penalties for fleeing police. Some say this hasn't worked in the past, while others believe it will act as a deterrence.
If passed, a new bill would increase penalties for fleeing police. Some say this hasn't worked in the past, while others believe it will act as a deterrence.
WA lawmakers discussing bill to reform pre-trial release policies
A new bill would change the way Washington judges set bail for suspects who are deemed public safety threats.
A new bill would change the way Washington judges set bail for suspects who are deemed public safety threats.
WA legislative committee advances new standards on wood stoves
Senate Bill 5174 would align Washington’s air quality standards regarding wood burning devices with ones published by the EPA.
Senate Bill 5174 would align Washington’s air quality standards regarding wood burning devices with ones published by the EPA.
WA leaders criticize Trump, tell him to 'follow the damn law'
Governor Bob Ferguson and other state leaders had sharp words for President Trump on Thursday afternoon.
Governor Bob Ferguson and other state leaders had sharp words for President Trump on Thursday afternoon.
Bills protecting youth refs makes way to WA Legislature after hockey incident
Two bills aimed at helping prevent assaults at schools and during extracurricular activities are making their way through the Washington State Legislature.
Two bills aimed at helping prevent assaults at schools and during extracurricular activities are making their way through the Washington State Legislature.
Washington lawmaker proposes regulations for self-checkout machines
Grocery clerks support the regulations, citing safety and workload concerns, while grocery stores believe they have a handle on things.
Grocery clerks support the regulations, citing safety and workload concerns, while grocery stores believe they have a handle on things.
Proposed regulation on self-checkout in WA
Proposed legislation in Washington could change the way you shop at a grocery store.
Proposed legislation in Washington could change the way you shop at a grocery store.
Legislators debate 'prison riots' at Green Hill
For the second straight day, Washington legislators spent the day talking about overhauling juvenile justice in the state.
For the second straight day, Washington legislators spent the day talking about overhauling juvenile justice in the state.
WA faces multi-billion dollar deficit after years of spending
Some Washington Democrats say a wealth tax is a solution to the state's multi-billion dollar budget deficit. However, there is still no consensus on what the exact deficit is or a clear analysis of how the state got to where it's at.
Some Washington Democrats say a wealth tax is a solution to the state's multi-billion dollar budget deficit. However, there is still no consensus on what the exact deficit is or a clear analysis of how the state got to where it's at.
WA faces multi-billion dollar deficit after years of spending
So far, there is no consensus on what the exact amount is or a clear analysis of how the state got to where it's at.
So far, there is no consensus on what the exact amount is or a clear analysis of how the state got to where it's at.
Lawmakers propose pay-by-mile charge for Washington drivers
Supporters say the new revenue is crucial as transportation funding has faced shortfalls year after year, while opponents argue the method is too unpopular and untested.
Supporters say the new revenue is crucial as transportation funding has faced shortfalls year after year, while opponents argue the method is too unpopular and untested.
What is Prop 1, Prop 2? A look at Seattle's special February election
Tuesday, Feb. 11, is the deadline for Washington's special election. People in Seattle are focusing on school funding. Here's what each proposition means
Tuesday, Feb. 11, is the deadline for Washington's special election. People in Seattle are focusing on school funding. Here's what each proposition means
What is Prop 1A, Prop 1B? A look at Seattle's special February election
Seattle voters will need to decide whether to fund a social housing measure, and for how much. Here's what that means:
Seattle voters will need to decide whether to fund a social housing measure, and for how much. Here's what that means:
WA legislators hear bill to lengthen sentences for organized retail theft
House Bill 1276 aims to make a new sentencing enhancement for those convicted of stealing or possessing a high value of goods.
House Bill 1276 aims to make a new sentencing enhancement for those convicted of stealing or possessing a high value of goods.
WA lawmakers consider longer sentences for retail theft
Some people convicted of organized retail theft could get a longer prison sentence under a proposal making its way through the Washington legislature.
Some people convicted of organized retail theft could get a longer prison sentence under a proposal making its way through the Washington legislature.