Mar. 7, 2026
Aerial Firefighting Bill Unanimously Passes Senate
The bill gives local fire chiefs authority to call in aerial assets to fight wildfires.
Mar. 7, 2026
Washington State Unveils Revised Income Tax Proposal
Governor Praises New Version Focused on Early Learning and Lower-Income Families
Mar. 6, 2026
Washington House Passes Amended Bill Expanding Attorney General's Powers
Legislation broadens the AGO's ability to issue Civil Investigative Demands for potential legal violations.
Mar. 5, 2026
Washington State Moves to Link Carbon Market With California and Quebec
The shared market could start as early as 2027, aiming to decrease and stabilize decarbonization costs.
Mar. 5, 2026
Washington Bans Employer-Mandated Microchip Implants
State legislature unanimously passes bill prohibiting companies from requiring employees to get microchips implanted.
Mar. 5, 2026
Washington Lawmakers Consider Raising Cigarette Tax to $5 Per Pack
The proposed tax hike aims to discourage smoking and raise revenue, but faces opposition from retail and business groups.
Mar. 4, 2026
Washington House Advances 340B Drug Pricing Bill Amid Concerns
The bill aims to protect safety net providers, but some lawmakers worry it will lead to costly litigation.
Mar. 4, 2026
WA Governor Warns Income Tax Passage Could Slip to 2027
Democratic lawmakers and the governor remain at odds over how to use revenue from the proposed 9.9% tax on household income over $1 million.
Mar. 3, 2026
Washington House Budget Proposal Axes Urban Tree Funding
State program that helps communities plant and sustain trees faces elimination under House budget plan.
Mar. 3, 2026
Over $5 Million in Capital Funding Proposed for Washington's 19th District
State representatives announce funding for local projects including college upgrades, school improvements, and emergency response systems
Mar. 3, 2026
Washington Senate Proposes $70 Million for Lewis County Infrastructure
Funding would support transportation, flood response, and school projects in the region
Mar. 3, 2026
Olympia's Estate Tax Fight Could Impact Kirkland Family Businesses
Washington state lawmakers consider rolling back estate tax as critics resist
Feb. 28, 2026
Lawmakers Eye Mortgage Lender Tax Break Rollback to Fund WA Wildfire Programs
Proposed legislation would eliminate tax break for large mortgage lenders to help replenish wildfire prevention budget.
Feb. 27, 2026
Washington House Honors Japanese Americans on 84th Anniversary of Internment Order
State lawmakers adopt resolution recognizing forced incarceration during WWII and calling for vigilance against repeating such actions.
Feb. 27, 2026
Proposed Funding Cuts to State's Derelict Vessel Removal Program
Governor's budget plan would redirect $5 million from program that helps clean up abandoned boats in Washington waters
Feb. 26, 2026
Olympia Lawmakers Scale Back Proposed Cuts to WSU
State House and Senate plans call for smaller budget reductions than governor's proposal
Feb. 26, 2026
Washington State Lawmakers Move to Repeal Unpopular Private Jet Tax
The tax, approved last spring, faces bipartisan opposition and is likely to be rolled back before its scheduled April 1 implementation.
Feb. 26, 2026
Bill to Review Unfunded School Mandates Advances in Washington
The bipartisan bill would create a committee to examine and recommend changes to burdensome requirements on public schools.
Feb. 26, 2026
Push to Lower Drunk Driving Limit to 0.05 Stalls in Olympia
Legislation to reduce the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers in Washington fails to advance in the state House.
Feb. 26, 2026
Washington State Lawmakers Approve New Millionaire Income Tax
The state Senate voted to impose a 9.9% tax on household income above $1 million, despite a constitutional ban on income taxes.
