Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman introduced an elections security bill this week in an effort to increase election security in advance of the 2020 election cycle, including the presidential election in November.
As Initiative 976, the car tabs measure approved by voters in November, is held up in the State Supreme Court, Republicans proposed laws that would guarantee the $30 car tabs Washington voters approved.
OLYMPIA — Residents and visitors will get a break if lawmakers approve a proposal to do away with Discover Pass fees for using state parks.
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee stood before the Washington Legislature to deliver his 2020 State of the State Address on Tuesday, Jan. 14.
Lawmakers are scrambling to confront a crisis that leaves people sleeping out in the cold and rain.
On Tuesday, Jan. 7 Secretary of State Kim Wyman certified lists of candidates submitted by the state Democratic and Republican parties to be included in Washington’s March 10 presidential primary ballot, including 13 Democratic candidates and one Republican — President Donald Trump.
While he may not have been present in the courtroom, former Chehalis resident Forrest Amos remained the center of discussion during a hearing in Lewis County Superior Court Tuesday afternoon, where a judge declined a review of his sentence for a 2017 conviction.
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The Washington State Legislature adjourned minutes before its midnight deadline on April 28, ending its 105-day session on time for the first time since 2009.
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OLYMPIA – Hundreds of people gathered for a “March for Our Rights” gun-rights rally Saturday on the Washington Capitol campus. The group held a similar protest in April 2018. Speakers from various organizations spoke along with lawmakers including Reps. Matt Shea, R-Spokane Valley and Jim Wa…
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OLYMPIA – The 2019 legislative session began Jan. 14 and is scheduled to end on April 28, if the operation, transportation, and capital budget all pass the Legislature and are signed by Gov. Jay Inslee.
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OLYMPIA – Passing a basic skills assessment will no longer be required for individuals to be admitted to teacher preparation programs after legislation sponsored by Rep. Alex Ybarra, R-Quincy, was signed by Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday.
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OLYMPIA – The Legislature passed an amended version of a bill mandating meal and rest breaks for certain healthcare employees on Wednesday afternoon. The Senate passed the bill in a 63- 34 vote and the House passed it in 70-24.
In a late night party-line vote, the Washington Senate approved the removal of the personal exemption for the measles, mumps, and rubella, the MMR vaccine on Wednesday, April 17.
A bill to reduce the processing time for sexual assault kits passed the Washington legislature in two unanimous votes.
The state Senate passed an amended version of the operating budget totaling $52.5 billion for the next biennium with 31 in favor and 17 opposed.
The legal age to purchase tobacco and vape products is about to rise from 18 to 21 under a bill headed to the governor’s desk after a 33-21 vote by the Washington State Senate on Wednesday.
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