Washington Bill Would Bolster ‘Shield Law’ for Abortions & Gender Procedures
(The Center Square) – A bill introduced in the Washington State Legislature this session would bolster an existing law that seeks to shield individuals receiving or providing “protected health care se...
11 Feb 20257min
Weekend Edition | Senate Dems Approve Bill to Change Provisions of ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’ Initiative
(The Center Square) – Less than a year after Washington state lawmakers approved a parental rights initiative for those with children enrolled in public schools, majority party Democrats on Wednesday ...
8 Feb 202524min
Senate Dems approve bill to change provisions of 'parents' bill of rights' initiative
(The Center Square) – Less than a year after Washington state lawmakers approved a parental rights initiative for those with children enrolled in public schools, majority party Democrats on Wednesday ...
6 Feb 20257min
Downtown Crackdown: Spokane Limits Sale of Booze, Pipes Without Free Naloxone
(The Center Square) – With few solutions left, Spokane has banned single-serve alcohol sales downtown, as well as drug paraphernalia, unless the seller also provides free naloxone. The Spokane City Co...
5 Feb 20258min
Washington State Public Health Bill Receives Lopsided Critical Testimony
(The Center Square) – A Washington bill that would add new language to existing state law about “appropriate measures” regarding vaccines to control the spread of communicable diseases received lopsid...
4 Feb 20256min
Seattle Forms Committee in Response to Threats of Federal Funding Halts
(The Center Square) – Seattle officials are adapting to federal changes with the formation of a new committee as federal departments threaten to cut funding to the city. So far in 2025, President Dona...
3 Feb 20255min
Weekend Edition | $45 Million EV Rebate Program Exhausted by High-Income Earners
(The Center Square) – Washington state’s $45 million Electric Vehicle Instant Rebate Program for buying or leasing electric vehicles fell far short of promises to deliver environmental results and hel...
1 Feb 202524min
WA House Dems Change 132-Year-Old Rule Requiring Supermajority to End Debates
For 132 years, a rule has existed in the Washington State Legislature's House of Representatives requiring a supermajority to suspend debate on a bill that has come to the floor. Last week, House legi...
31 Jan 20255min
