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VIDEO: Washington lawmakers clash over bills directed at limiting ICE officers
Washington lawmakers clashed during a House Community Safety Committee hearing on bills targeting Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, inclu…
2 months ago
Stung by a court ruling, WA looks to clarify what is an ‘election’
After a state appeals court overturned a conviction for double voting, Washington lawmakers introduced Senate Bill 6084 to clarify that elections hel…
2 months ago
Opinion: Olympia wants a 4-day work week. It won’t work out as the politicians think it will
Mark Harmsworth of Washington Policy Center critiques House Bill 2611, which would redefine overtime after 32 hours, outlining potential impacts on s…
2 months ago
Republicans celebrate school choice in US Senate hearing, while Dems question fairness
A U.S. Senate hearing spotlighted sharp divisions over school choice as Republicans promoted a new national school voucher program and alternative ed…
2 months ago
Opinion: The many reminders not to speed
Doug Dahl of The Wise Drive discusses available technology designed to warn or prevent drivers from speeding, including GPS alerts, intelligent speed…
2 months ago
County Council still looking to change language in Rules of Procedure
Clark County Council revisited proposed changes to its Rules of Procedure, focusing on authority to remove councilors from boards and whether represe…
2 months ago
WA Senate passes bill banning law enforcement from wearing masks amid ICE activity
The Washington State Senate voted 30–19 to pass Senate Bill 5855, a proposal that would prohibit state, federal, and tribal law enforcement officers …
2 months ago
Opinion: Free care for people who don’t live here? It’s being encouraged — HB 2250 can help
Elizabeth New (Hovde) outlines why Washington’s non-emergency charity care rules have shifted costs onto state residents and explains how House Bill …
2 months ago
Opinion: Update on legislation to restore fairness and local control to transit governing boards and a bill to create accountability for the I-5 Bridge project
Rep. John Ley provides an update on legislation addressing transit board governance, accountability for the Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement Project t…
2 months ago
Opinion: More accountability needed – Defrauding state programs is stealing from taxpayers
Sen. John Braun outlines concerns over fraud, nepotism, and lack of oversight in Washington’s Community Reinvestment Plan and explains how Senate Bil…
2 months ago