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 ...
Marco Rubio scorns ‘postwar global order’ as ‘obsolete’ in Senate hearing
A veteran of the Foreign Relations Committee, Rubio is widely seen as one of Trump's least controversial Cabinet picks and is ...
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 ...
Takeaways From Marco Rubio’s Senate Hearing
Mr. Rubio expressed views aligned with those of most senators who work on foreign policy, while taking care not to break from ...
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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.
Live updates: Rubio, Ratcliffe, Bondi and Duffy appear for Senate confirmation hearings
Donald Trump’s picks for Cabinet are going before Senate committees that oversee agencies Trump wants them to run. Pam Bondi, ...
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 ...
New Washington governor plans to build an efficient government that helps people
Incoming Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson outlined his plans Wednesday to help individuals while also making government ...