BREAKING: Republicans lose George Santos’ former seat to Democrats in special election
“Hey Americans! Please thank these two gems for losing a seat in the house today!”
Spokane City Council hits pause button on beer garden ordinance amendment
(The Center Square) – Spokane City Council members on Monday paused consideration of a proposed ordinance amendment that could expand the use of fenced beer gardens on public rights-of-way and allow entry – but not alcohol consumption
Felon rights bills divide lawmakers but move forward in Olympia
(The Center Square) – “Hurt people hurt people.” That’s how Rep. Tara Simmons, D-Bremerton, opened her statement Tuesday during floor debate on her sponsored legislation, House Bill 2001 to give convicted felons more rights when it comes
BREAKING: House impeaches Biden’s DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
The vote was 214 in favor to 213 against.
Suspect charged with aiming laser pointer at police, medical helicopters
(The Center Square) – A suspect who allegedly aimed a laser pointer at a Spokane County sheriff’s helicopter and a Life Flight medical transport helicopter last fall is facing felony charges. A federal grand jury has indicted
Bill would have University of Washington manage state election database
(The Center Square) – A Washington Senate bill would officially hand over the state’s centralized election database to the University of Washington, a move proponents believe will offer greater public access to information. Some critics say it
Washington House approves unemployment benefits legislation for striking workers
(The Center Square) – The Washington House of Representatives has passed a bill that would allow workers in the state to receive unemployment insurance during strikes. Currently, a worker is disqualified from receiving benefits if he or
Bill to give WA school districts flexibility on transportation options moves ahead
(The Center Square) – A bill that would give Washington school districts more flexibility when it comes to student transportation has cleared its first major hurdle, passing out of the full Senate Monday with near-unanimous support. Senate
Senate passes bill supporting linking WA’s carbon market to CA-Quebec
(The Center Square) – The Senate has passed legislation that would facilitate linking Washington state’s carbon market to the joint California-Quebec market, a move supporters hope ensures a durability for the controversial financial mechanism. On Monday, by
Tuesday is special elections day in Washington state
(The Center Square) – The clock is ticking for voters eligible to cast ballots Tuesday in special elections across Washington state. Ballots must be postmarked, placed in drop boxes, or received at designated collection sites by 8