Washington bill could crack down on data centers
Washington state has over 100 data centers, but some lawmakers in Olympia are concerned they could be using critical resources, at a cost to the public.
Washington state has over 100 data centers, but some lawmakers in Olympia are concerned they could be using critical resources, at a cost to the public.
High profile bills in Olympia die with just weeks to go
There's just three weeks left in this year's legislative session and as lawmakers sprint towards the finish line, the road behind them is littered with dead bills.
There's just three weeks left in this year's legislative session and as lawmakers sprint towards the finish line, the road behind them is littered with dead bills.
Lawmakers consider possible rollback of WA state tax increase
Washington's estate tax is the highest in the country after legislature passed an increase last year, but now it's on the way to a potential rollback to what it used to be.
Washington's estate tax is the highest in the country after legislature passed an increase last year, but now it's on the way to a potential rollback to what it used to be.
WA governor confident millionaire tax will pass despite disagreements with democrats
A day after the Senate passed a millionaire income tax, Governor Bob Ferguson said he does not support how his democratic colleagues want to spend the billions.
A day after the Senate passed a millionaire income tax, Governor Bob Ferguson said he does not support how his democratic colleagues want to spend the billions.
Millionaires tax debate continues as bill moves to WA House
With the Senate passing the so-called "millionaires income tax," it is now on the House side with less than a month left before the legislature is done for the year.
With the Senate passing the so-called "millionaires income tax," it is now on the House side with less than a month left before the legislature is done for the year.
Millionaires tax debate continues as bill moves to WA House
With the Senate passing the so-called "millionaires income tax," it is now on the House side with less than a month left before the legislature is done for the year.
With the Senate passing the so-called "millionaires income tax," it is now on the House side with less than a month left before the legislature is done for the year.
Funding fight: WA advocates push to protect abortion access, transgender care in Olympia
Hundreds of advocates gathered on the Capitol steps in Olympia on Monday, urging lawmakers to restore funding for reproductive health care, transgender services and crime victim programs.
Hundreds of advocates gathered on the Capitol steps in Olympia on Monday, urging lawmakers to restore funding for reproductive health care, transgender services and crime victim programs.
Hundreds rally in Olympia, WA for Senate Bill 6182
The crowd of residents gathered at the Washington Capitol building in Olympia on Monday to rally and advocate for reproductive healthcare, transgender rights, and services for crime victims. Additionally, they advocated for Senate Bill 6182.
The crowd of residents gathered at the Washington Capitol building in Olympia on Monday to rally and advocate for reproductive healthcare, transgender rights, and services for crime victims. Additionally, they advocated for Senate Bill 6182.
Sen. Murray promotes new NIH investment amid budget fight
After opposing proposed federal cuts, U.S. Sen. Patty Murray stopped in Seattle to spotlight $48.7 billion in funding for the National Institutes of Health, including a $415 million increase to support biomedical research and protect thousands of jobs in Washington state.
After opposing proposed federal cuts, U.S. Sen. Patty Murray stopped in Seattle to spotlight $48.7 billion in funding for the National Institutes of Health, including a $415 million increase to support biomedical research and protect thousands of jobs in Washington state.
Washington bill would expand earned release time for some serious offenses
A bill moving through the Washington Legislature would allow certain inmates convicted of serious violent and sex offenses to earn up to one-third off their sentences for good behavior, drawing sharp debate between victims’ advocates and criminal justice reform supporters.
A bill moving through the Washington Legislature would allow certain inmates convicted of serious violent and sex offenses to earn up to one-third off their sentences for good behavior, drawing sharp debate between victims’ advocates and criminal justice reform supporters.
Supports of WA millionaires tax rally outside Capitol Building
The fight to tax the income of Washington millionaires continues to be fast tracked through the legislature, and supporters rallied outside the steps of the Capitol Building in Olympia on Tuesday.
The fight to tax the income of Washington millionaires continues to be fast tracked through the legislature, and supporters rallied outside the steps of the Capitol Building in Olympia on Tuesday.
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.