WA Senate passes hate crime expansion bill, rejects ‘Tesla’ amendment
The Washington State Senate in a 30-19 vote passed a House bill that would expand the definition of a hate crime for the purpose of prosecution, while rejecting amendments that would have added ...
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WA State Senate Members of Color Caucus: ‘Washington is and will remain a welcoming state’
Explore the Washington State Senate Members of Color's stance on immigration and their commitment to a welcoming state for ...
WA House, Senate to negotiate big differences in transportation budget
House approval of a $15.2 billion plan, sets the stage for talks with the Senate, which passed a budget that is bigger by ...
Senate Dem candidate Mallory McMorrow defended ‘coastal elites,’ dreamed of national divorce from ‘Middle America’
WASHINGTON — Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow — who has criticized her party for being out-of-touch and ...
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WA state Senate OKs gas tax hike and budget built on billions of new taxes
A divided Washington state Senate on Saturday approved a hike in the state’s gas tax and a two-year budget that hinges on ...
More US Senate Republicans voice support for congressional oversight on tariffs
A U.S. Senate bill that would require congressional approval for new tariffs gained more Republican support on Friday, on the ...
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Senate passes $78.5B Washington budget, sparking tax and service debates
The Washington Senate has approved a $78.5 billion operating budget plan designed to protect essential services and ...
Unemployment benefits for striking workers being considered in Oregon, Washington
Lawmakers in Oregon and Washington are considering whether striking workers should receive unemployment benefits ...
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Search is on in Washington Legislature for new tax options
How much Washington should raise in new tax revenue and who will pay is something state lawmakers and Gov. Bob Ferguson will hash out in the final weeks of the legislative session.
Washington Legislature approves $15.2 billion transportation budget
The Washington State Legislature has approved a significant $15.2 billion transportation budget for the 2025–27 period, ...
Senate rejects resolution to block arms sales to Israel
A group of U.S. senators attempted to block additional American military aid to Israel as the Israeli military expanded its ...
South Carolina effort to mirror Trump DEI ban advances to state Senate
President Donald Trump made eliminating DEI programs one of his first actions upon returning to office, and South Carolina ...