Inslee’s final State of the State address touts increased state spending since 2013
In his final State of the State address to the Legislature, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee touted the enormous increase in state ...
Pasco asks WA Legislature for $51M for projects. Here’s where it wants to spend the money
The city’s biggest ask is money for transportation projects. Pasco reports that the $35 million Road 76 Overpass would reduce ...
2025 Washington state legislative session begins
There was plenty of pomp and politics for the opening day of the Washington Legislature’s 2025 session. It began at noon ...
A Marylander leads push for DC statehood even as state vies with Washington for NFL’s Commanders
WASHINGTON — Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen is leading the U.S. Senate fight for D.C. statehood even as his state competes ...
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Legislative Staff in Washington State Approve Contract in First Collective Bargaining
A 2022 law gave staff the ability to unionize. Their new contract will provide a raise of 3 percent in July and additional workplace protections.
Inslee doubles down on wealth tax proposal in final State of the State address
Also touching on the incoming Trump Administration, Inslee said "We will not bend the knee to a would-be authoritarian's ...
The 2025 WA legislature convenes: Here’s your guide to the busy first week of the 105-day session
Democrats expanded their control in the House and Senate with the Nov. 5 election, and now enjoy a 59-39 majority in the ...
Trump pick for Secretary of Transportation breezes through questions from key Senate panel
Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, who chairs the Senate Commerce Committee, said the committee received 44 letters from ...