LATEST POLITICAL NEWS FROM ACROSS THE PUGET SOUND REGION
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Matt Markovich
After an hour-long floor debate, the state House passed HB 1932 on Thursday by a vote of 52-45 with one member excused.
3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
After representing Washington's 5th District in the U.S. House for 20 years, Cathy McMorris Rodgers announced she is not running for re-election.
3 years ago
Matt Markovich
In a decisive move, the House has passed HB 1958, an act aimed at addressing the alarming issue known as stealthing.
3 years ago
Matt Markovich
The Washington Senate approved a compromise that makes clergy and faith leaders mandatory reporters of child abuse with a major exception.
3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Cannabis stores have been legal in Washington for nearly a decade, and the state is bringing in nearly half a billion dollars a year in tax revenue.
3 years ago
Kate Stone
Senate Bill 6052 would have forced oil companies to disclose data on their profit margins and how much they make per gallon of gas in Washington.
3 years ago
Matt Markovich
Less than two weeks after what critics called "a raid" on four LGBTQ+ clubs, senators passed a bill that includes the removal of the state's lewd laws.
3 years ago
Matt Markovich
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board's suspension of the lewd laws related to bars may help move forward two adult entertainment bills in Olympia.
3 years ago
Matt Markovich
HB 1579 is part of broader reforms aiming for more accountability in policing, alongside other proposed bills.
3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
In March 2022, the Washington Legislature passed a law -- requested by Ferguson -- banning the sale of ammunition magazines that hold more than 10 rounds.
3 years ago
Matt Markovich
A substitute amendment approved by a House committee added some controversial elements, including reduced penalties for low-income violators.
3 years ago
Matt Markovich
The bill’s sponsor Senator Karen Kieser, D-Des Moines, said it will provide a safety net to people who have no access to any other health insurance.
3 years ago
Kate Stone
On permanent standard time, Washington would still have 4 p.m. sunsets in the winter, but would lose the 10 p.m. sunsets in the summer.
3 years ago
Kate Stone
City Attorney Ann Davison announced the ordinance is once again in effect. If you tag something, prepare to be charged with a gross misdemeanor.
3 years ago
Matt Markovich
In a bid to encourage recycling and promote environmental sustainability, state lawmakers are considering the bottle deposit system.
3 years ago
Matt Markovich
The Evergreen Basic Income Pilot Program aims to provide recurring cash payments for two years to 7,500 low-income state residents.
3 years ago
Matt Markovich
Senate Bill 6265 would require larger grocery stores to honor posted electronic coupons even if consumers have not subscribed to the store’s app or website.
3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Some Washington public schools and districts have already executed a phone ban, including the Peninsula School District.
3 years ago
Matt Markovich
A Washington Senate bill requiring liability insurance for gun owners is providing a new twist on the argument that citizens have right to bear arms.
3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Animal cruelty in the first degree is a Class C felony in Washington, punishable by up to five years in prison an fine as high as $10,000.
3 years ago
Matt Markovich
The State Senate is debating a bill that would make the penalties for harassing an election worker in person the same as if it were done online.
3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
A previous version of this bill requiring clergy to report child abuse was introduced last year, but it stalled in the state Senate.
3 years ago
Kate Stone
While the bill takes out some of the more stringent bans, it adds a few new regulations that could impact consumers .
3 years ago
Matt Markovich
State lawmakers will make another attempt to lower the state's legal blood alcohol limit to 0.05 from the current 0.08. Only Utah has made a similar move.
3 years ago
