State legislative actions, proposals, and debates in Washington
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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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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A bill to make Washington’s data centers pay full grid costs and disclose resource use advanced after lawmakers dropped a proposed fee and delayed clean‑energy deadlines. Supporters cite ratepayer protection; industry leaders warn of economic risk.
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Longview officials, including City Manager Jennifer Wills and city council members, recently participated in the Association of Washington Cities’ “City...
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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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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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<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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Hundreds rallied in Olympia supporting Washington’s proposed ‘millionaire tax’ as SB 6346 advanced with new revisions, now heading toward a potential Senate floor vote.
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