Financial education for high school students would be required under state Senate proposal
Beginning with the graduating class of 2033, all state students would be required to meet financial education standards to ...
Washington bill aims to require bars to sell drug tests for spiked drinks
A new Washington State bill is aiming to require all bars to sell drug tests for spiked drinks. Senate Bill 5330 was introduced in a legislative session Monday, which would require all businesses, ...
Waste Watch: Did state lawmakers fumble budget surplus leading to funding gap?
Should the state raise taxes or cut programs to balance a projected multi-billion dollar budget gap? That’s the question ...
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Washington lawmakers renew push to make clergy report child abuse
Two Democratic state lawmakers are trying again to require clergy members in Washington to report child abuse or neglect, including when it is disclosed to them by a congregant during confession.
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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.
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 ...
Michigan’s Gary Peters won’t seek reelection to U.S. Senate. Here's why
Washington ― Gary Peters, Michigan’s senior senator and a former congressman, said he won’t seek reelection next year and ...
New Washington governor outlines goals as state faces multibillion-dollar deficit
Incoming Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson outlined his plans to help individuals while also making government more ...
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Washington lawmakers look for ways to build more housing in rural areas
Building more housing in rural parts of Washington is again top of mind for some state lawmakers. Bills to allow backyard ...
Senate examines Panama Canal’s impact on national security
After President Donald Trump’s pledge to regain control of the Panama Canal, lawmakers in Congress are taking a closer look ...
Key Senate Battleground Opens as Gary Peters Exits Michigan Race
Democratic Michigan Senator Gary Peters has announced he will not seek a third term in 2026, giving Republicans a top target ...