OLYMPIA… The state Senate has given its near-unanimous approval to legislation sponsored by Sen. Ron Muzzall, R-Oak Harbor. Senate Bill 5238 enhances penalties for reckless driving involving excessive speed. The bipartisan legislation seeks to improve road safety by […]
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardFebruary 12, 2025 Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson wants to slash government spending by 6%. He calculates this will save roughly $1.8 billion in the next two-year state budget and erase […]
by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero, Washington State StandardFebruary 12, 2025 When an immigrant faces threats or exploitation by their employer, they often have limited recourse. Law students from Seattle University want to change that, pushing for […]
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardFebruary 12, 2025 The Washington State Patrol will soon have a new tool to catch drivers speeding through highway work zones. Starting in a few weeks, a speed camera mounted […]
by Albert James, Washington State StandardFebruary 12, 2025 Proposed legislation could change the way customers shop at grocery stores, as one Democratic lawmaker is pushing for regulations on self-checkout machines. House Bill 1739 would establish […]
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