The requirement will go beyond the state’s existing background checks.
Gov. Bob Ferguson is getting lots of requests to reject new taxes ahead of a Tuesday deadline for him to act on bills.
A new law triggered by a lawsuit will ensure public school students in Washington are offered special education instruction until they are 22 years old.… Continue reading
Noticed apartment buildings cropping up next to bus and light rail stations? More could be on the way. Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday signed House… Continue reading
Lt. Gov. Denny Heck and others traveled to Victoria to set up an interparliamentary exchange with British Columbia, and make clear they’re not aligned with the president’s policies or rhetoric.
A new law set to take effect in 2029 will require repeat speeding offenders to install the devices in their vehicles.
It’s raising doubts about the state’s plans to construct up to five new hybrid-electric vessels with the $1.3 billion lawmakers have set aside.
In a 15-state lawsuit filed in federal court in Seattle, states argue the president is abusing his authority to fast-track fossil fuel projects.
Lawmakers say a union representing 5,300 Washington state workers and community college employees ratified a contract too late to be funded this year.
Firearm magazines that hold more than 10 rounds will remain outlawed under a 2022 law that a gun shop challenged as unconstitutional.
Much like last year, advocates saw their agenda falter in the latest session.
With the help of over $600,000 in state money, the sole access road to Olympic National Park’s popular Hoh Rain Forest will reopen this week… Continue reading
A proposed constitutional amendment would let assets, which exceed $1.6B, be invested much like the state’s pension funds. Voters rejected the idea in 2020.
Shippers trying to get ahead of the import taxes drove a recent surge, officials say.
The governor finally voiced support publicly for the legislation on Wednesday after a lawmaker shared information about his views.
and shaking and tsunamis wouldn’t be the only threats from such an event, according to… Continue reading
They rejected a new contract last fall. They approved one in recent weeks, but lawmakers said it arrived too late to be funded in the budget.