Washington's Senate majority leader says quote on youth mental health was taken out of context
In a Fox News interview on Feb. 5, Sen. Jamie Pedersen was quoted as saying 13-year-olds have a “complete right” to make ...
WA senator insists controversial remarks on parents’ rights taken out of context
Washington State Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, is standing by comments he made last week to a Fox News ...
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‘Why would he say that?’ Jake & Spike break down senator’s controversial Parents’ Bill of Rights comments
Washington Democratic Senator Jamie Pedersen had a few standout comments concerning House Bill 1296, a measure about parental ...
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WA senator sparks fury with description of 40-year-old law limiting parental rights
State Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen didn’t foresee the furor that would erupt over his description of a ...
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WA Democrats back bill to raise revenue. But critics say folks ‘not in the mood’ for more taxes
Braun also pointed to a recent business-sponsored poll that found 76% of voters think the Legislature already has the funding it needs to address critical issues. More taxes could spike the cost of ...
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WA Democrats debating ‘tax the rich’ property plan as alternative to cap increase
Lawmakers are exploring a plan to create a tax exemption for primary homes while placing a heavier burden on luxury ...
WA Dems, GOP clash over proposed rewrite of parents’ ‘bill of rights’
The clash between state Democrats and Republicans over proposed changes to Washington parental rights is getting national ...
House Democrats begin push to repeal Washington’s cap on property tax hikes
Lawmakers are looking to increase the 1% cap on property taxes, which could generate millions in state revenue.
Parental Bill of Rights debate rages on as Democratic party chair comment goes viral
The rights of parents are again being scrutinized in Olympia, with a democratic sponsored bill to overturn the Parental Bill ...
Seattle Public Schools seeks $60 million from state to prevent budget cuts
In one scenario posed by the district, it would have to make up to $28.6 million in school staff and program cuts unless it gets help from the Legislature.
Top Washington lawmakers promise to protect trans kids
Washington Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen and Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins issued a joint statement vowing to ...