Bill critics say undermines parents' bill of rights initiative gets a public hearing
(The Center Square) – The brief introductory summary of House Bill 1296 describes it as “Promoting a safe and supportive public education system.” Critics of the legislation contend it’s designed to undermine Initiative 2081, the parents’ bill
Seattle city attorney pushes for approval of state bill to speed up DUI cases
(The Center Square) – Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison is calling on the Washington State Legislature to pass a House bill that seeks to alleviate the state’s sole toxicology lab’s backlog of blood tests for driving under
Democrats propose raising tobacco taxes, creating new ones in search of revenue
(The Center Square) – Smoking is a dangerously expensive habit, but it could get even more costly under two bills proposed Monday that would further hike the state’s higher-than-average tobacco taxes. Rep. Kristine Reeves, D-Federal Way, proposed
Washington bill would give judges discretion to reduce sentences of convicted felons
(The Center Square) – Washington state lawmakers are contemplating a bill that, if enacted, would give judges discretion to reduce the sentences of convicted felons, including those convicted of violent crimes and murder. However, some legislators have
Washington Democrats are attempting to undo the Parental Rights citizen initiative that was passed last year
Democrats in the Washington Legislature are going to sink more of your tax dollars into failing schools rather than address the problems Your money will then be used to impose their radical agenda & circumvent your parental
Advisor for Biden White House admits ‘deep state’ is real, says bureaucracy could ‘crush’ Trump’s pick for HHS head RFK Jr: OMG
Spokane Valley hosts PRA training after Councilmember Merkel’s alleged violations
(The Center Square) – The city of Spokane Valley reminded Councilmember Al Merkel on Tuesday what state law expects of him after the municipality spent over $235,000 last year addressing his actions and alleged misconduct. Merkel took
Washington bill would ‘kill the initiative process,’ critic warns
(The Center Square) – A bill introduced this legislative session to add additional requirements for those gathering signatures in Washington state for initiatives would effectively “kill” the process, according to one critic. Under existing state law, initiative
Fingerprint ID program levy renewal will be on King County ballots in April
(The Center Square ) – The King County Council on Tuesday approved a seven-year levy renewal ask for the county’s fingerprint identification program, meaning voters will have the final say in April. The King County Automated Fingerprint