1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (674+ words) A state ethics board has declined to dismiss an ethics complaint against Washington state Rep. Tarra Simmons, setting the stage for the wide-ranging allegations to be contested in a public hearing next month. Simmons, a Democrat, had filed a motion…...

1+ mon, 13+ hour ago  (804+ words) Washington got a clear warning this week that its reliance on reserves and one-time maneuvers to balance the budget endangers the state's strong credit rating, which could worsen financial challenges. Moody's, one of the big three credit rating agencies, on…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (14+ words) Months later, DOJ lawsuit to obtain WA voter rolls can move forward'Washington State Standard...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago  (436+ words) A new state law aims to erase any confusion about Washington's ban on voting more than once in an election." Its approval follows a court decision that officials warned could incite voter fraud. Longstanding Washington law makes it illegal for…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago  (610+ words) This fall, students who attend private universities and receive state financial aid will see their tuition awards reduced by nearly a third." Though a bill to prevent this garnered bipartisan support and made headway in both chambers of the state…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (796+ words) Washington earlier this year had to return 30, 000 expiring doses from its abortion pill stockpile to the manufacturer." A state law signed Saturday seeks to ensure remaining pills the state has on hand are easier to access and use. Before Senate…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (884+ words) Washington sheriffs are pushing Gov. Bob Ferguson to veto parts of a controversial bill that would set new standards for them and could lead to removal from office." In a letter this week, four sheriffs pointed to sections of Senate…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1254+ words) The Washington Legislature concluded its 2026 session Thursday evening after passing a batch of budgets and navigating late-breaking drama over the elimination of a data center tax break that threatened to throw lawmakers into a special session. Sine Die for the…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (860+ words) State lawmakers in Olympia are in the final hours of the 60-day 2026 legislative session. Before adjourning sine die, they'll have to approve operating, transportation, and capital budgets and will be seeking to tie up some other loose ends with legislation....

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (640+ words) Democratic state senators in Washington pushed a state income tax across the legislative finish line Wednesday after Republicans" last-ditch attempt to derail it failed. On a 27-21 vote, Democrats approved Senate Bill 6346, clearing the way for it to go to Democratic…...