After more than a decade of failed attempts, supporters of amending Washington state law to allow for homegrown marijuana are growing frustrated, but not giving up. They’re back at the Legislature this year, pushing lawmakers […]
Washington spent roughly $500 million last year in settlements and jury verdicts in cases involving government misconduct. The skyrocketing lawsuit payouts are hamstringing state and local government budgets. Lawmakers pitched one way of dealing with the issue […]
The Washington state Senate voted Wednesday to ban law enforcement from covering their faces in response to growing concerns over masked federal immigration agents. Senate Bill 5855 would cover local, state and federal law enforcement, with […]
State Supreme Court Justice Raquel Montoya-Lewis, the first Native American elected statewide in Washington’s history, won’t seek reelection for a second term on the high court. Montoya-Lewis has been on the court since 2020. She’ll […]
Majority Democrats in the state Legislature are pushing changes they say will restore integrity to Washington’s venerable initiative process. Opponents contend the moves will effectively block residents’ direct path to the ballot to pass laws […]
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