Illinois Republicans ask state Supreme Court to toss 'gerrymandered' legislative map
The Republican leader of the Illinois House and five Illinois voters have filed a lawsuit asking the state Supreme Court to throw out the legislative district map drawn in 2021 ...
Republicans have authority to bring about change immediately
It’s reasonable to see the nation’s and the world’s attention focused on Donald J. Trump’s second inauguration.
Financial education for high school students would be required under state Senate proposal
Beginning with the graduating class of 2033, all state students would be required to meet financial education standards to ...
Washington legislature considers new restrictions as gun shop owner worries about potential impact
OLYMPIA – Advocates for gun regulations pushed for a series of reforms this week, as lawmakers again consider stricter laws ...
Washington bill would ‘kill the initiative process,’ critic warns
A bill introduced this legislative session to add additional requirements for those gathering signatures in Washington state ...
A new Washington effort to help save local journalism
A creative proposal in Washington’s Legislature could save hundreds of local journalism jobs across the state. Senate Bill ...
Democrats in Washington Legislature say they want to avoid ‘chaos machine’ in D.C.
Democratic leaders in Washington’s Legislature say they are trying to avoid getting too caught up in the early orders from President Donald Trump.
Permit denial not stopping GOP plans to rally in Oly against change to debate rule
They don’t have a permit, but at least some members of Pierce County Republican Party and their supporters plan to show up in ...
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What it’s like as a freshman state lawmaker in Olympia
Whether it’s navigating the halls of the Washington state Capitol or getting used to the fast pace, coming aboard as a ...
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Washington lawmakers look at making packaging producers pay for recycling
Washington’s recycling system may soon get a makeover. A proposal to require companies to reduce unnecessary packaging and ...
Waste Watch: Did state lawmakers fumble budget surplus leading to funding gap?
“We had a budget surplus of $14 billion. The economy's been strong since then. The state has 25% more money now than it did (three years ago). Those usually aren't the circumstances where you get a ...
Washington lawmakers look for ways to build more housing in rural areas
Building more housing in rural parts of Washington is again top of mind for some state lawmakers. Bills to allow backyard ...