A key deadline ended dozens of Washington legislative proposals.
Dozens of Washington bills failed to clear early legislative deadlines, stalling proposals on workweeks, homeschooling, grocery access, and policing.
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New Bill Could Reshape Washington Initiative System
Democrats push sweeping reforms to Washington’s initiative process, sparking backlash over ballot access, voter rights, and big-money influence.
Will Lowering the BAC Alcohol Limit Really Stop Drunk Driving?
After failed efforts in 2023 and 2024 lawmakers are once again hoping to lower the state's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit.
Special Session Begins at the Washington Capitol
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Washington Legislature has started a 30-day special session to address the still unresolved two-year state budget that must comply with a state Supreme Court order on education funding.
Gov. Jay Inslee issued the official special session proclamation Monday, a day after the 105-day regular session ended with little fanfare...
Ex-state Rep. Helen Sommers Dies; Served in House 36 Years
OLYMPIA (AP) — Former state Rep. Helen Sommers, a Seattle lawmaker who served 36 years in the Washington Legislature, has died.
The Olympian reports Sommers died Tuesday in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, where she lived, according to her sister, Joan Coach...
The race for District 15
Incumbent state Rep. David Taylor, R-Moxee, is defending his seat against Democratic challenger A.J. Cooper of Yakima.
Here's what the two had to say during recent interviews on the morning news with Dave and Lance ...
A Few Competitive Races Could Change Control of Legislature
OLYMPIA (AP) — A handful of races could decide whether there's a shake-up in the Washington Legislature this November, as Democrats hope to regain control of the Senate and Republicans have their eye on a majority in the House.
All 98 seats in the House are up for election on Nov...
Lawmakers Not Done Yet Back to Work Next Month
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is calling a special session in Olympia so that lawmakers can complete their work on a new two-year budget.
After a 105-day regular legislative session, the Legislature adjourned Sunday evening without coming to an agreement on a new budget...
Referendum to Overturn Same-Sex Marriage Will Make Fall Ballot
Our news partner KIMA Action News is reporting that R-74 supporters turned in petitions with enough valid signatures to put the measure on the November ballot.
NEWS/TALK KIT POLL: GAY MARRIAGE BILL SIGNED INTO LAW, NOW WHAT?
Washington State became the seventh in the nation to allow gay marriage today when the legislation was signed into law. Now what?