Mar. 13, 2026
Washington Legislature Ends Session With Budgets Passed, Tax Debate
Lawmakers navigate late-night drama over data center tax break elimination before adjourning
Mar. 12, 2026
Washington Lawmakers Wrap Up 2026 Legislative Session
State legislature approves income tax on high earners, finalizes budget bills before adjourning.
Mar. 12, 2026
Washington Democrats Unveil Budget Deal with Cuts, Rainy Day Fund Withdrawal
The $79.4 billion plan aims to address budget shortfall, but faces GOP opposition
Mar. 12, 2026
WA Court of Appeals Upholds 'Legislative Privilege' to Withhold Internal Records
Ruling affirms state legislature's ability to shield internal documents from public disclosure
Mar. 11, 2026
Washington State House Approves New Income Tax After Marathon Debate
The bill now heads to the Senate and faces expected legal challenges
Mar. 11, 2026
Washington Legislature Expands Scope of Independent Police Investigations
New law gives Office of Independent Investigation broader authority to review deadly force and other incidents
Mar. 10, 2026
Washington State Enacts Domestic Worker Protections
New law requires minimum wage, overtime pay, and other benefits for nannies, housekeepers, and gardeners
Mar. 10, 2026
Washington House Approves Bill Creating Crash Prevention Zones on Dangerous Highways
The legislation aims to improve safety on highways with a history of serious crashes.
Mar. 10, 2026
Washington Governor Signs Preventive Healthcare Bill into Law
New legislation shifts vaccine recommendations to state health department, amid concerns over federal politicization of public health guidance.
Mar. 9, 2026
Washington State House Passes 'Crash Prevention Zone' Bill for U.S. 12
New designation aims to reduce deadly collisions on dangerous highway stretches
Mar. 9, 2026
Washington Lawmakers Propose Tax on Insurers to Fund Abortion Services
The proposed legislation would require health carriers to pay a monthly assessment to support abortion access in the state.
Mar. 7, 2026
Washington State Unveils Revised Income Tax Proposal
Governor Praises New Version Focused on Early Learning and Lower-Income Families
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. 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. 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. 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. 3, 2026
Washington Senate Proposes $70 Million for Lewis County Infrastructure
Funding would support transportation, flood response, and school projects in the region
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.
