House Republicans have added tough new anti-fraud protections to a child care bill after auditors questioned hundreds of millions of dollars in spending. House Republicans say a child care reform bill now includes strong new […]
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardFebruary 20, 2026 A framework for assuring the state eventually pays a much greater share of public defense costs in Washington is idling in the Legislature as supporters look for […]
by Aspen Ford, Washington State StandardFebruary 19, 2026 Legislation to eliminate a Washington state tax break for large mortgage lenders and use the revenue to partially backfill wildfire prevention programs is making progress in Olympia. […]
Senator John Braun and Fostering Change Washington’s Jamie Williams discuss stalled child protection bills and the urgent need to update Washington’s child endangerment laws. They explore the fentanyl crisis, legislative roadblocks, and how citizens can […]
This week on The Capitol Buzz Headlines with Hanna Scott… Senate Democrats advanced a proposed state income tax over unanimous Republican opposition, while House Republicans prepare for a Finance Committee hearing on Senate Bill 6346. […]
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