Bill would allow people to sue Washington cities and counties over public camping bans
Such bans would have to be “objectively reasonable” under the proposal. Opponents say the definition is unclear.
Domestic workers rights bill passes Washington State Senate
A bill to boost the protections of thousands of domestic workers including housekeepers, nannies, caregivers, and gardeners ...
Congressional Republicans seek to unite around bill to avert government shutdown
The Republican-controlled U.S. Congress looked set to move ahead this week to keep the government funded and avert a partial ...
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Housing-supply bill that would turn existing commercial buildings into homes advances
“If you take an old building and you turn it into residential housing, then the energy code applies,” Walen said at the Feb. 6 hearing. “It can be very, very expensive, and makes the project ...
Controversial permit-to-purchase gun bill clears Washington House
OLYMPIA – Democrats in the Washington state House on Saturday approved an overhaul of the state’s system for buying guns.
Bill requiring permits for gun purchases passes WA State House on party-line vote
The bill mandates enhanced background checks conducted through the Washington State Patrol’s firearms background check ...
GOP spending bill would lead to $1 billion in D.C. cuts, city officials say
The bill aimed at preventing a government shutdown would make D.C. revert to its 2024 spending. City officials fear cuts to ...
House Republicans unveil bill to avoid shutdown and they’re daring Democrats to oppose it
The 99-page bill would provide a slight boost to defense programs while trimming nondefense programs below 2024 budget year ...
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Washington bill could allow juvenile killers to seek early release from prison
A new bill making its way through the Washington State Senate is drawing attention for its controversial provision that could ...
Speaker Mike Johnson unveils funding bill one week before potential shutdown
The stopgap measure would keep the government funded through Sept. 30. But Democratic leaders are opposed, and it’s unclear ...
House GOP releases stopgap bill to avert shutdown
House GOP leaders on Saturday unveiled a stopgap funding bill, known as a continuing resolution, that will fund the ...