WA bill heads to Gov. Ferguson's desk to crack down on reckless speeding
A deadly tragedy in King County in 2024 could soon spark changes to laws in Washington state, designed to crack down on reckless speeding, increase safety on the roads and save lives.
WA House bill to crack down on reckless speeding
A bill that made its way through Washington State Legislature aims to crack down on reckless speeding, and honors the lives of four people killed in a tragic King County crash back in March 2024.
'Massive' business tax proposal passes WA House
Many Washington business leaders are bracing for a tsunami of taxes and fees after legislators passed a new tax passage overnight.
WA lawmakers weigh new license plates, rules as session wanes
Specialty license plates are getting renewed attention as the legislature races toward its Sunday deadline.
WA legislators work on tax proposals with days left before session ends
With a Sunday deadline to pass a balanced budget, Democratic lawmakers are advancing their package of tax proposals to close a $16 billion budget gap.
Fast Ferry cuts loom as Washington faces budget crisis
With Olympia facing a multi-billion dollar shortfall, state lawmakers are opting to cut several fast ferry and water taxi sailings.
Gov. Bob Ferguson signs bill restricting armed forces from entering WA
Governor Bob Ferguson has signed new legislation empowering Washington to stop out-of-state military forces from entering its borders.
WA State Senator Bill Ramos dies suddenly at 69
Washington State Senator Bill Ramos died unexpectedly on Saturday evening, his wife confirms. Tributes are pouring in from elected officials across the state.
WA lawmakers react to governor calling latest tax proposal ‘too risky’
Democrats released a new tax package this week, but Gov. Ferguson criticized the amount of taxes in the new proposal, prompting lawmakers to ask for suggestions on next steps.
WA legislators debate over police hiring grant as session nears close
House Bill 2015 hits one of Gov. Ferguson’s goals to fund a police hiring grant program, but the amount of money in the state budget for the program could create a rift between him and legislators.
WA Democrats propose new taxes to balance budget as legislative session nears finish line
Washington Democrats drafted new proposals increasing various taxes on businesses, capital gains and property to close a multi-billion-dollar budget gap.
WA Democrats propose new taxes to balance budget
With a little under two weeks before the end of the 2025 regular session, legislative Democrats have drafted new proposals increasing various taxes on businesses, capital gains and property to close a multi-billion-dollar budget gap.
WA's King County launches Human and Civil Rights Commission
King County has announced the formation of a new Human and Civil Rights Commission, with the goal of guiding county leadership on policies promoting civil rights.
WA Senate passes bill on speed limiting devices for habitual speeders
House Bill 1596 passed out of the Senate Tuesday morning. Driven by an upward trend in fatal accidents, the bill would require certain drivers to install a device that limits the speed of their car.
WA library programs, services at risk due to grant terminations
The Washington Secretary of State says the grant terminations put the Washington State Library at risk of losing personnel, statewide programs, resources and more.
WA Senate makes major changes to rent cap bill, setting up debate with House
A housing leader in the House said he was “very disappointed" by the change.