Coverage of state-level political affairs, legislation, and executive actions
The Washington House has passed HB 1574, expanding Good Samaritan protections to shield overdose victims or callers from arrest—even for unrelated nonviolent charges—and allowing hospitals to provide lifesaving harm‑reduction supplies.
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Washington’s Senate has passed SB 5925 expanding the Attorney General’s investigative reach—triggering concerns over due‑process protections, gag orders, and possible impacts on local transparency.
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Senate Bill 5974, approved by the Washington Senate on Feb. 12, 2026, would impose tougher qualifications on sheriffs and allow a state body to remove elected sheriffs who lose certification. The bill has sparked fierce opposition over local control and voter authority.
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The Washington Legislature’s SB 5974 would allow state‑appointed removal of sheriffs who lose certification and impose stricter eligibility requirements—prompting a clash between accountability reform and voter control, with significant implications for Cowlitz County.
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Oregon lawmakers are weighing whether to direct hundreds of millions of public dollars toward a major renovation of Portland’s Moda...
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The National Governors Association (NGA) has called off plans for a formal meeting with former President Donald Trump following notice...
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Washington legislators are currently considering House Bill 2545, which would allow patients needing elective percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) to undergo...
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Washington state’s House Bill 1140, enacted in 2021 and effective January 1, 2022, mandates that juveniles under age 18 must consult an...
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Washington state lawmakers have introduced a bill that would direct Washington State University (WSU) to document and preserve heritage apple...
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A coalition of Oregon state lawmakers — led by Representative Farrah Chaichi (D‑Beaverton) — has introduced the Law Enforcement Visibility...
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