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(The Center Square) – The Washington State House of Representatives on Wednesday adopted amendments to and passed legislation that would expand the authority of the Attorney General’s Office to issue Civil Investigative Demands regarding potential violations of state and federal law. The legislation passed with a 56-41 vote. The Senate passed the bill on Feb. 11. It now goes back to the Senate for further consideration, given the House amendments. Senate Bill 5925 – now
(The Center Square) – Democratic attorneys general across the U.S. sued the Trump administration Thursday to stop the implementation of a new 15% global tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. The lawsuit comes on the heel of the 6-3 U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Feb. 20 that struck down Republican President Donald Trump’s previous tariffs. “The Supreme Court struck down those tariffs as unlawful. Today we’re back for round 2,” California
There are times when more isn’t better. It’s just more. This is one of those times. Democratic legislators are pushing Senate Bill 5981, which would expand a little-known federal drug discount program called 340B. The problem is that the program is not consistently serving the people it was intended to help; it’s already growing at a staggering pace, and further expansion could increase health care costs for Washingtonians. The 340B program requires pharmaceutical manufacturers to
(The Center Square) – The cost of a firearm background check fee is expected to climb in Washington if House Bill 2521 passes the Senate. The bill, which removes the cap on fees the Washington State Patrol can charge for firearm background checks, cleared the House on Feb. 23. The measure also expands how those fees can be used. Critics say it could make legal firearm ownership unaffordable for many Washington residents. During testimony on
