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 […]
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Sen. Phil Fortunato, R-Auburn, continues to voice strong opposition to House Bill 1163, calling the proposed firearms permitting law “a blatant and dangerous assault on constitutional rights.” Despite his broader objections to the bill, […]
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