Coverage of state-level political affairs, legislation, and executive actions
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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King County prosecutors are warning of a significant uptick in copper wire theft across Washington state, prompting calls for urgent...
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield has announced a new settlement in Oregon’s ongoing fight against generic drug price fixing. On February...
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<p>Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal is urging lawmakers to back a new income-based tax on the state’s top earners — now facing public demonstrations of support in Olympia — to bolster public education and reduce property taxes.</p>
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The Washington State Senate has passed a bill that would tighten regulations on the use of automated license plate reader...
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A recent analysis by personal finance platform MoneyGeek, drawing on U.S. Department of Transportation highway data, has ranked Washington among...
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Washington State’s House Bill 1367, introduced by Representative Ed Orcutt and several cosponsors from both parties, would allow motorcyclists to...
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Nearly every Oregon school district has implemented a cellphone ban under Gov. Tina Kotek’s 2025 executive order, with early reports showing improved focus and classroom engagement.
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