Statewide student meals initiative in Washington hits legislative challenges
House and Senate proposals, with sponsors from both parties, would require schools to provide free lunches to all students regardless of household income.
WA Dems, GOP clash over proposed rewrite of parents’ ‘bill of rights’
The clash between state Democrats and Republicans over proposed changes to Washington parental rights is getting national ...
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Washington lawmakers push to slash parking requirements, paving way for new housing
Bellingham and Shoreline abolished parking minimums for new housing projects citywide in December 2024. Spokane eliminated parking minimums earlier in 2024, allowing developers to determine how much ...
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Washington GOP sticks with Jim Walsh as state party leader
Walsh, who won reelection Saturday, said he wants the party to do a better job turning out Republican voters and ensuring their ballots are tallied. To that end, he’s hired ...
CA lawmakers propose $175 million increase for Cal Fire staffing
Roughly a month after deadly wildfires erupted in Los Angeles County, killing at least 29 people, lawmakers in the state Senate have introduced a proposal to bolster Cal Fire staffing, and Gov. Gavin ...
Washington might enact term limits for its elected officials. Here is what's next
Under the proposal, the city's mayor and council would be limited to three 4-year terms. Here is why the vote is delayed.