Northwest
Back in the majority, Senate Democrats moving fast to pass backlogged bills
Bills on pay equity, gay conversion therapy, gun regulation, and voting rights are all on the “to do”…
Northwest
Lawmakers seek to bring campaign donations out of the shadows
The DISCLOSE Act would require nonprofits to reveal their biggest donors.
Northwest
State lawmakers hear a proposal to outlaw sexual orientation conversion therapy
The bill’s sponsor says that it includes religious protections and does not discourage families from seeking non-medical therapy.
Northwest
Legislators consider expanding voting rights
One bill would allow more local control over elections. Another would extend voter registration.
Northwest
New bill could put Washington salmon farms in jeopardy
The bill is at least partially in response to an August incident in which 30,000 Atlantic salmon escaped.
Northwest
Lawmaker unveils ambitious plan to protect Salish Sea
The bill would aim to restore salmon while cutting down on toxins and noise pollution.
Opinion
For opponents of a carbon tax, an initiative threat looms
If legislators don’t act on the governor’s legislation, a plan could land on the November ballot.
Opinion
Inslee: ‘It’s our state’s destiny … to fight climate change’
In his State-of-the-State address, the governor made the case for an ambitious carbon tax.