by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardMay 7, 2025 Hoteliers, restaurateurs and grocers are asking Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson to veto part of a tax bill that they say will drive up food costs for them […]
OLYMPIA… Friday, the governor signed legislation sponsored by Sen. Matt Boehnke that strengthens Washington’s climate accountability by transitioning the state to annual reporting of greenhouse-gas emissions. “This law is about accountability, transparency, and making sure we’re […]
Olympia- With summer fast approaching and forecasts calling for warmer, drier conditions, it’s more important than ever to prepare for wildfire season. In 2024, the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) All-Risk Mobilization Program assisted in 30 […]
Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a bill into law Wednesday that sets limits on rent increases, making the state among the first in the nation to provide protections for tenants. The rent stabilization measure, House […]
ICYMI: After Trump Admin Refuses to Allow VA to Host Discussion on Women Veterans’ Health Care, Senator Murray Meets with Women Veterans and Advocates In Seattle *** VIDEO of Senator Murray’s Exchange with VA Secretary HERE*** […]
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