politics
WA House passes bill to make drug possession a misdemeanor
The amended measure mandates a less-severe punishment than previous versions and drops a requirement for pre-arrest substance-abuse services.
Latest in
politics
Sponsorship
politics
WA Senate passes "missing middle" bill to increase housing density
House Bill 1110 is one of several proposals this year intended to ease an affordability crisis across Washington due to a statewide shortage.
news
Rulings in WA, Texas could set up new Supreme Court abortion debate
AG Bob Ferguson sued to prevent new restrictions on mifepristone, conflicting with a Texas judge's decision to revoke the drug's FDA approval.
politics
How Washington plans to spend money from the new carbon-cap law
Lawmakers are looking to invest revenue from the Climate Commitment Act in electric buses, ferries and more clean-energy projects around the state.
politics
Washington Senate passes ban on assault-style rifles
Perhaps lawmakers' strongest action on firearms regulations to date, the proposal needs one more vote in the House before going to the desk of Gov. Inslee.