'March 4th for Democracy' protest in WA
Hundreds of people converged on the Washington capitol on Tuesday, protesting the Trump administration and its recent moves.
Hundreds of people converged on the Washington capitol on Tuesday, protesting the Trump administration and its recent moves.
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.
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.
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.
What’s moving along, and what’s not, in the WA Legislature?
The Washington Legislature faces a key deadline this Friday. While many ideas have been heard, the state’s projected budget shortfall is filtering what laws will make it to the governor's desk.
The Washington Legislature faces a key deadline this Friday. While many ideas have been heard, the state’s projected budget shortfall is filtering what laws will make it to the governor's desk.
WA signature verification bill faces opposition from initiative backers
Lawmakers are considering more rules around verifying signatures on petitions for initiatives, with strong opposition coming from initiative backers and the state’s top election official.
Lawmakers are considering more rules around verifying signatures on petitions for initiatives, with strong opposition coming from initiative backers and the state’s top election official.
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.
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 lawmakers discussing bill to reform pre-trial releases
The House Community Safety Committee convened Thursday to hear testimony on House Bill 1252, which aims to reform pre-trial release policies in Washington state. Sponsored by Rep. Lauren Davis, D-32, the bill seeks to make it more difficult for suspects who run from police to get out of jail and to increase judicial accountability.
The House Community Safety Committee convened Thursday to hear testimony on House Bill 1252, which aims to reform pre-trial release policies in Washington state. Sponsored by Rep. Lauren Davis, D-32, the bill seeks to make it more difficult for suspects who run from police to get out of jail and to increase judicial accountability.
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.
WSDOT camera program to catch speeders near construction work zones
Washington averages 1,300 construction work zone crashes every year, usually caused by speeders. Now, WSDOT and WSP will be monitoring work sites to make sure drivers are going the speed limit.
Washington averages 1,300 construction work zone crashes every year, usually caused by speeders. Now, WSDOT and WSP will be monitoring work sites to make sure drivers are going the speed limit.
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.
WA pay per mile tax proposed
House Bill 1921 would implement a "road usage charge" or "RUC" for all passenger vehicles under 10,000 pounds, with funds raised solely going to road maintenance and preservation.
House Bill 1921 would implement a "road usage charge" or "RUC" for all passenger vehicles under 10,000 pounds, with funds raised solely going to road maintenance and preservation.
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.
Demonstrators rally in WA over Trump's policies
Over 1,000 protesters gathered outside the Washington State Capitol in Olympia on Wednesday for the "50 States – 50 Protests" movement.
Over 1,000 protesters gathered outside the Washington State Capitol in Olympia on Wednesday for the "50 States – 50 Protests" movement.
More than 1K rally outside Olympia Capitol in '50 states, 50 protests' demonstration
Among the key issues uniting protesters were reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and immigrant rights.
Among the key issues uniting protesters were reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and immigrant rights.
WA lawmakers consider higher bail on some suspects
Lawmakers in Olympia are considering a bill that would make it harder for suspects who run from police to get out of jail.
Lawmakers in Olympia are considering a bill that would make it harder for suspects who run from police to get out of jail.
WA state considers National Guard restrictions
President Trump's deportation is causing outrage nationwide especially concerns he could order states to deploy the National Guard to help.
President Trump's deportation is causing outrage nationwide especially concerns he could order states to deploy the National Guard to help.