Northwest
Governor signs bill to settle water-use dispute
The bill allows for limited drilling of new wells and also limits water withdrawals in new wells.
Northwest
Ballot initiative threat has energy industry warming to carbon tax
Support for the governor’s proposed tax is tepid, but it’s there.
Northwest
Senate Democrats push safety for sanitation workers
The bill would address concerns over training and access to safety information.
Northwest
Capital budget passed, but affordable housing across the state still threatened
Some projects aimed at homeless families and disabled veterans won’t happen.
Northwest
Wyman endorses passage of amended Washington Voting Rights Act
The act would provide Washington citizens with a means to legally contest elections that exhibit disparities between voters…
Northwest
Lawmakers advance a voluntary waiver of gun rights for those at risk of suicide
Under the proposed law, it would take those who volunteer 14 days to retain their right to a…
Northwest
State lawmakers re-consider eliminating statute of limitations on sex crimes
Having passed the House last year, the bill now appears to be stuck in a Senate committee.
Northwest
State takes aim at opioid crisis
Bills would limit opioid prescriptions, invest in treatment options.
Northwest
Legislature takes important step toward resolving capital budget issue
A lack of state funding has put the squeeze on a number of organizations throughout the state.
Northwest
LGBTQ bills advance in the senate
One bill would discourage conversation therapy, while the other would encourage equitable treatment for elderly members of the…
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Gun regulations draw an overflow crowd to hearing
Five firearm bills go before state lawmakers.
Northwest
Lawmaker unveils ambitious plan to protect Salish Sea
The bill would aim to restore salmon while cutting down on toxins and noise pollution.