State Legislature – Redmond Reporter

New forecast show state revenues won’t be quite as robust as expected

Wire Service — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 20:52:00 +0000

Democratic budget writers say they will be cautious but able to fund their priorities. Senate put out a capital budget Monday.

Taylor McAvoy — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 23:00:00 +0000

Seeking systematic reforms, victims spoke up this legislative session.

Josh Kelety — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 23:00:00 +0000

The agreement between lawmakers, activists, and police amends the upcoming I-940 ballot initiative.

Taylor McAvoy — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 15:00:00 +0000

Four key bills targeting sexual harassment passed both chambers and were waiting to be signed by the Washington State governor...

Josh Kelety — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 15:00:00 +0000

The plan includes $1 billion for public education and $400 million in tax cuts for property owners.

Wire Service — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 23:00:00 +0000

It was not always a civil process, but two diametrically opposed groups managed to find common ground.

Taylor McAvoy — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 15:00:00 +0000

If signed, the new law will also protects student advisers who defend the free speech rights of student journalists.

Taylor McAvoy — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 15:00:00 +0000

With the governor’s signature, the Reproductive Parity Act will allow state funding for abortion and contraception services.

Wire Service — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 15:00:00 +0000

It will be illegal in Washington to sell or own devices that make semiautomatic guns fire more rapidly.

Josh Kelety — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 23:00:00 +0000

In protest, House Republicans refused to vote on the controversial bill.