As the 2026 legislative session headed into its final day, House Republican leaders said their caucus spent the session fighting tax hikes and stopping bills that would make Washington more expensive. House Republican leaders say […]
Reps. Kevin Waters and David Stuebe are condemning House Democrats’ decision to approve Senate Bill 6346, legislation that creates a new state income tax despite repeated opposition from Washington voters. The measure passed following an intense floor fight that […]
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardMarch 10, 2026 The first two grants from Washington’s new $100 million effort to boost law enforcement hiring have been awarded to local police departments, after months of frustration over […]
by Aspen Ford, Washington State StandardMarch 9, 2026 New protections for domestic workers in Washington will take effect next year under a bill Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Monday. Before the bill signing, close to 100 people […]
Legislation that will align Washington state’s laws governing manufactured and factory-built housing with national standards was signed into law Monday. Legislation sponsored by Rep. Deb Manjarrez to modernize standards for factory-built housing and commercial structures has been signed […]
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