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 ...
Bill dubbed by critics as the 'initiative killer' passed out of Senate committee
Washington Democrats on Tuesday passed a bill out of the Senate Government, Tribal Relations and Elections Committee, dubbed ...
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Washington’s state flag could change under proposed legislation
House Bill 1938 would create a committee to redesign the green banner. Supporters say the current design featuring the state ...
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Washington Representative weighs in on one of the most controversial bills this session
Washington Republican Representative Jim Walsh confirmed to "The John Curley Show" Monday that HB 1269 is definitely the bill ...
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 Republicans protest amending ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’
Democrats' efforts to rewrite parts of the 2024 initiative have sparked Republican outrage. GOP lawmakers and parents rallied ...
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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 ...
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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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Federal funding freeze could cost WA billions amid budget crisis
Solar energy, veteran care, special education and foster care services are a few of the many programs that could be affected as a $12B shortfall looms.