WA bill aims to regulate AI chatbots, youth interactions
One quarter through the Washington legislative session, and for some lawmakers, AI regulation is top of mind. One bill specifically deals with the relationships that many minors are forming with AI chatbots.
One quarter through the Washington legislative session, and for some lawmakers, AI regulation is top of mind. One bill specifically deals with the relationships that many minors are forming with AI chatbots.
WA lawmakers consider bill for stricter punishments on stalking
Washington state lawmakers are considering a bill that would take tougher stance of stalking. House Bill 2510 would require the Department of Corrections to supervise anyone who is convicted of stalking and sentenced to community custody.
Washington state lawmakers are considering a bill that would take tougher stance of stalking. House Bill 2510 would require the Department of Corrections to supervise anyone who is convicted of stalking and sentenced to community custody.
Washington bill could outlaw selling nitrous oxide, 'whippets'
Washington lawmakers are considering a bill to ban retailers from selling nitrous oxide for recreational use.
Washington lawmakers are considering a bill to ban retailers from selling nitrous oxide for recreational use.
Gov. Ferguson, AG Brown write warning to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
Washington’s Governor and Attorney General have a clear message for federal agents after the deadly shootings involving ICE officers in Minnesota.
Washington’s Governor and Attorney General have a clear message for federal agents after the deadly shootings involving ICE officers in Minnesota.
WA bill to outlaw selling nitrous oxide
Lawmakers in Olympia want to ban retailers from selling recreational devices containing nitrous oxide, also known as whippets, citing its dangers.
Lawmakers in Olympia want to ban retailers from selling recreational devices containing nitrous oxide, also known as whippets, citing its dangers.
Rivian amps up competition with Tesla, pledging $4.6M to WA ballot initiative
Electric carmaker Rivian is pledging millions of dollars to a ballot initiative that could overhaul the EV sales market in Washington State amid an ongoing rivalry with Tesla.
Electric carmaker Rivian is pledging millions of dollars to a ballot initiative that could overhaul the EV sales market in Washington State amid an ongoing rivalry with Tesla.
'This looks like an execution': WA lawmakers react to MN killing by federal agents
Washington's elected leaders are reacting to the shooting of a Minneapolis ICU nurse by Border Patrol, saying it "looks like an execution" or that accountability is needed.
Washington's elected leaders are reacting to the shooting of a Minneapolis ICU nurse by Border Patrol, saying it "looks like an execution" or that accountability is needed.
First public hearing on WA's statewide proposal to tax high salaries
Supporters say the 5% tax on large employers would protect education and safety-net services, while opponents warn it could drive businesses away and raise consumer costs.
Supporters say the 5% tax on large employers would protect education and safety-net services, while opponents warn it could drive businesses away and raise consumer costs.
Hundreds rally at WA capitol building in support of immigrant rights
More than 500 people from all corners of Washington filled the steps at the state capitol building in solidarity with immigrant communities on Thursday.
More than 500 people from all corners of Washington filled the steps at the state capitol building in solidarity with immigrant communities on Thursday.
WA lawmakers propose ban on homeless camp sweeps
Washington lawmakers are pushing for statewide legislation standards regulating all local jurisdiction on when they can do homeless encampment sweeps or remove anyone living in a public space.
Washington lawmakers are pushing for statewide legislation standards regulating all local jurisdiction on when they can do homeless encampment sweeps or remove anyone living in a public space.
Proposed WA law seeks to block homeless sweeps unless requirements met
Democratic lawmakers are pushing for statewide standards regulating all local jurisdictions on when they can do homeless encampment sweeps or remove anyone living in public spaces.
Democratic lawmakers are pushing for statewide standards regulating all local jurisdictions on when they can do homeless encampment sweeps or remove anyone living in public spaces.
Washington lawmakers consider lowering BAC limit to 0.05
State lawmakers are set to discuss a new bill that would lower the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers in Washington.
State lawmakers are set to discuss a new bill that would lower the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers in Washington.
Proposed WA legislation could create 'Purple Alert'
A public hearing on Tuesday advances efforts in the Washington legislature to create a "Purple Alert" for the state, streamlining efforts from state agencies to try and find people with cognitive disabilities more effectively when they are reported missing.
A public hearing on Tuesday advances efforts in the Washington legislature to create a "Purple Alert" for the state, streamlining efforts from state agencies to try and find people with cognitive disabilities more effectively when they are reported missing.
What is a Purple Alert? Proposed WA legislation
State legislators are considering a new law in Washington aimed at helping find missing people with cognitive disabilities following the disappearance of Jonathan Hoang.
State legislators are considering a new law in Washington aimed at helping find missing people with cognitive disabilities following the disappearance of Jonathan Hoang.
WA bill could require cursive writing in schools
A group of state lawmakers want to require Washington students to learn how to write in cursive.
A group of state lawmakers want to require Washington students to learn how to write in cursive.
WA Gov. Ferguson's ‘millionaire tax’ prompts concerns of universal income tax
During the opening ceremony of the legislature this week, Governor Ferguson called his proposal for a millionaire’s tax ‘truly historic.’
During the opening ceremony of the legislature this week, Governor Ferguson called his proposal for a millionaire’s tax ‘truly historic.’
WA bill to ban face coverings for law enforcement advances to Senate
A Washington bill aimed at preventing ICE from wearing face coverings is heading to the Senate floor.
A Washington bill aimed at preventing ICE from wearing face coverings is heading to the Senate floor.
Washington bill to change elected sheriff eligibility draws debate
Several local sheriffs testified against a Washington bill that could change requirements for law enforcement officers and sheriff candidates.
Several local sheriffs testified against a Washington bill that could change requirements for law enforcement officers and sheriff candidates.
WA bill changing sheriff, officer eligibility draws debate
The first public hearing on a bill that would change the eligibility requirements for elected sheriffs and law enforcement officers was held on Thursday, drawing arguments from both sides.
The first public hearing on a bill that would change the eligibility requirements for elected sheriffs and law enforcement officers was held on Thursday, drawing arguments from both sides.
Feds target 4 WA school districts over transgender athlete policies
The U.S. Department of Education has opened a civil rights investigation into four Washington school districts over the participation of transgender students in girls’ sports.
The U.S. Department of Education has opened a civil rights investigation into four Washington school districts over the participation of transgender students in girls’ sports.