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WA lawmakers consider opening direct-to-consumer EV sales
There’s bipartisan support for allowing other manufacturers of zero-emission vehicles, like Rivian and Lucid, to do so. Car…
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Plans for new gun regulations progress in WA Legislature
If approved, bills would require gun buyers to have special permits, limit bulk sales of ammunition and firearms,…
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Washington bill would restrict outside National Guard troops
The bill would only apply in situations where the Guard is acting under the direction of another state’s…
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Family’s fight for land justice continues with new bill
SB 5142 would protect property owners whose land is acquired by school districts via eminent domain.
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Dems in WA say they want to avoid ‘chaos machine’ in D.C.
With a large budget gap to solve and major bills on topics like housing and education to shepherd,…
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WA bill would ban use of traveling circus animals
Washington lawmakers are looking to pass a bill that would prohibit using big cats, bears and other wild…
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WA judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order
A Seattle judge has granted Washington’s request to temporarily block Trump’s excutive order on birthright citizenship.
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Debate revived over unemployment benefits for striking workers
Inspired by his working-class district, Sen. Marcus Riccelli, D-Spokane, is sponsoring Senate Bill 5041.
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Washington AG to sue over Trump’s birthright citizenship order
Birthright citizenship was codified in the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution in 1868.
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Bob Ferguson sworn in as Washington governor
Here are some takeaways from his inaugural address.
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Newly styled fashion bill debuts on WA’s legislative runway
Some Washington state lawmakers want the fashion industry to be less “clothes-minded” about sharing information on their environmental…
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Ferguson presses for $100M police hiring plan
One of Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson’s signature campaign promises was a $100 million proposal to help local police departments…
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Ferguson pitches spending cuts, voices skepticism of ‘wealth tax’
Washington Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson released his blueprint Thursday for chopping billions in state spending while investing millions in…