Newly proposed bill pushes to open more small businesses in residential zones
House bill 1175 got the green light with a unanimous vote on Friday, advancing it out of the house's local government ...
Court win for parents' bill of rights initiative muted by bill to reverse protections
Supporters of a citizen initiative approved by Washington state lawmakers last year to provide a parents’ bill of rights ...
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 ...
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Some Washington lawmakers push for campus abortion access during bill’s first hearing
Washington Democratic lawmakers are proposing taxpayer-funded colleges and universities provide abortion access.
Bars, nightclubs would need drug testing strips under bill proposed by Kirkland teens
The law would require businesses to have "Don't get roofied" signage in addition to offering the testing kits.
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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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 ...
Bill to rename Dulles Airport 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 ...
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 ...