WA Senate votes to set a 10% limit on annual rent increases
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Senate on Thursday approved a 10% cap plus the consumer price index on annual rent increases, drastically changing a House of Representatives version of the bill that had a 7%
Infectious diseases bill touted as 'best available science' passes WA Legislature
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Senate on Thursday passed a controversial bill on vaccines and other public health requirements during communicable disease outbreaks. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1531, which aims to ensure public health responses
WA Senate passes bill regulating presence of out-of-state National Guard
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Senate has passed a bill previously approved by the House of Representatives that would prohibit governors of other states from sending their National Guard into Washington without permission from the
Final vote on 911 tax bill could fracture Spokane's regional dispatch network
(The Center Square) – Spokane County’s emergency dispatch system inched one step closer to a major financial shakeup after state lawmakers passed a bill on Wednesday that critics say could upend its funding model. While it would
WATCH: Cases of infanticide may be harder to investigate under WA bill passed by Legislature
(The Center Square) – There was emotional testimony on the House floor Wednesday as lawmakers debated and eventually passed a bill that repeals the crime of “concealing a birth” and removes coroner jurisdiction over stillbirths, abortions and
Acting King County executive unveils EMS levy renewal with reduced tax rate
(The Center Square) – A lower-rate EMS levy proposed by acting King County Executive Shannon Braddock would extend emergency services funding through 2031. The Medic One/EMS levy funds King County’s network of medical services, which operates in
WA Legislature passes bill eliminating medical debt from consumer credit reports
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Legislature passed a bill on Wednesday that could offer significant relief to people drowning in medical debt, but critics warn it may drive up costs for everyone. Assuming Gov. Bob
Trimmed King County parks levy nears August ballot
(The Center Square) – A scaled-back version of a proposed six-year King County Parks Levy faces one more vote before going on the Aug. 7 primary ballot On Wednesday, the King County Regional Policy Committee unanimously approved
Washington Democrats give away E-Bikes while facing $15 billion budget gap
The following article was adapted from a segment of Wednesday’s episode of The Ari Hoffman Show on Talk Radio 570 KVI and reflects the author’s opinion. Washington State has launched its long-awaited E-Bike rebate program, with $4