Washington legislature considers new restrictions as gun shop owner worries about potential impact
OLYMPIA – Advocates for gun regulations pushed for a series of reforms this week, as lawmakers again consider stricter laws ...
Washington state lawmakers may ease penalty for using kids to commit gang-related crimes
The bill would remove sentencing enhancements for 'involving a minor in a criminal street gang-related felony.' ...
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After arson, WA lawmakers advance bill to warn of ballot box tampering penalties
Following an arson attack ahead of last November’s election that torched hundreds of ballots in a southwest Washington drop box, state lawmakers are looking at modest ways to better secure the boxes.
Bill to rename Dulles Airport in Northern Virginia after President Trump introduced in U.S. House
Rep. Addison McDowell, a North Carolina Republican introduced, H.R. 691 on Thursday. The bill, "to designate Washington ...
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Washington lawmakers look at making packaging producers pay for recycling
Washington’s recycling system may soon get a makeover. A proposal to require companies to reduce unnecessary packaging and ...
House passes immigrant detention bill that would be Trump’s first law to sign
The House has passed a bill to require the detainment of unauthorized migrants accused of theft and violent crimes. The Laken ...
Closed-door UW, WSU presidential searches prompt transparency bill
A new bill would require public disclosure of the finalists vying to lead public colleges and universities in Washington, as ...
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Washington tribes, communities could have more say in wind, solar development
More wind and solar projects need to be built to meet Washington’s carbon-free energy goals. A new state bill could give ...
Freshman Republican introduces Trump reciprocal tariff bill
The Reciprocal Trade Act is something that President Donald Trump campaigned on and would give him much more power over the ...