Washington lawmakers consider tougher penalties to protect youth sport referees
The proposed legislation would double current penalties, increasing the maximum fine to $1,000 and resulting in a maximum ...
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Washington bill would require movie theaters to offer captioning
Lawmakers in Olympia are considering a bill that would require movie theaters to offer captioning for all movies that have it ...
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Washington students urge legislators to increase funding for public schools
Students, parents, educators, and activists with the advocacy group Billion Dollar Bake Sale gathered outside the Legislative ...
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Tesla is the only EV maker that can sell directly to consumers in WA. Lawmakers might change that
Washington wants more electric vehicles on the road. It’s offered generous incentives for EV buyers and set deadlines barring ...
Rally at Olympia Capitol demands health care, unemployment aid for undocumented immigrants
Hundreds of people marched in Olympia today, then rallied on the steps of the state Capitol to demand access to healthcare ...
Washington legislators consider universal health care
The Washington Health Trust, a statewide initiative for universal health care, is supporting proposals introduced in both the Senate and House (House Bill 1445 and Senate Bill 5233), according to a ...
Crowds stream onto WA Capitol Campus for rallies about schools, rent caps and immigrant justice
Despite the dreary, cold weather, students, parents and education advocates — plus a marching band — headed to the Tivoli ...
WA immigration advocates rally for health care, unemployment benefits
Several hundred people gathered on the steps of the state Capitol to support health care and a wage replacement program for ...
Budget reset: Stop the cycle of overspending — show voters the results
Shortly after being elected, Gov. Bob Ferguson convened a diverse transition team to advise him on priorities like health ...
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Testing kits for spiked drinks, date rape drugs proposed by lawmakers in Olympia
OLYMPIA, Wash. - A new bill proposed in Olympia would require drinking establishments across Washington State to offer drug ...
WA lawmakers want to limit parking requirements for new development
The amount of parking a city can require for new construction may soon be limited. Senate Bill 5184 would prevent cities and ...
From ‘Just Say No’ to ‘Maybe So’? Olympia reconsiders legalizing psychedelics
The potential legalization of magic mushrooms is heading to Olympia next week as state lawmakers prepare to hear testimony on ...