WA legislature passes deadline to advance legislation to opposite chamber
Wednesday was the house of origin cutoff for the 2025 session, meaning all policy bills that started in the Senate must have been voted over to the House and vice versa.
WA legislature passes deadline to advance legislation to opposite chamber
Wednesday marked a key deadline for lawmakers, as they had to pass all legislation without budgetary impacts out of the chamber they originated from.
WA Senate Republican proposal aims to close budget gap without new taxes
A new Republican proposal intends to plug the state funding gap by using surplus money and not funding previously negotiated pay increases for state workers.
WA Senate GOP proposes answers to budget shortfall
Washington Senate Republicans say they have a way to close the state's multi-billion dollar budget gap without raising any new taxes.
WA leaders concerned over federal funding cuts for free school meals
Federal spending proposals and actions have policymakers and student nutrition advocates alarmed, threatening access to free food for hundreds of thousands of students across the state.
Concerns over federal funding for free school meals
Federal budget proposals have some Washington lawmakers concerned, as access to free food for hundreds of thousands of students across the state could be stopped.
Dozens rally for more gun control legislation in WA
Dozens of people came to Olympia to push lawmakers for a slate of gun control bills. Opponents say it will only curb responsible gun owners.
Groups lobby for more gun regulations in WA as opponents question effectiveness
Gun safety advocates met with legislators to lobby for two bills around firearm secure storage and permits to buy guns, as opponents argued the proposals will not deter violence.
Washington groups detail how they are handling tariff impacts
As U.S. tariffs and resulting reciprocal tariffs go into effect, Washington groups and industries are working hard to navigate through a volatile trade situation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.