John Sattgast reports from Olympia. If you think grocery prices are high now, wait until a bill passed by House Democrats early Tuesday morning becomes law. Washington state already has the fourth-highest grocery prices in the nation. […]
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardApril 15, 2025 Democratic lawmakers in Washington are beginning to lay out the buffet of tax increases they want to use to fill most of a $16 billion state budget […]
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardApril 15, 2025 The Washington state Senate on Monday approved legislation to require a new state permit to buy guns. The debate over House Bill 1163 has been one of […]
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardApril 15, 2025 Top aides in Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson’s office debated plans earlier this year to send 200 National Guard troops to the Canadian border to assist with the […]
Sen. Mark Schoesler argues against the legislation that raises costs for Washington taxpayers seeking to legally purchase or upgrade firearms. The Ritzville Republican contends the bill disproportionately affects rural residents, who face hurdles like training […]
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