Stricter Sentences For WA Corrections Guards Convicted of Inmate Sex AssaultStricter Sentences For WA Corrections Guards Convicted of Inmate Sex AssaultA bill increasing the penalties becomes law after a former inmate who was the victim of an assault commits suicide.Greg NeftGreg Neft
State House Capital Budget Surpasses 8-Billion, Funds Housing and School ProjectsState House Capital Budget Surpasses 8-Billion, Funds Housing and School ProjectsNearly half of the budget is said to come from funds from the sale of newly authorized general obligation bondsGreg NeftGreg Neft
Benton Sheriff Visits Olympia, Lobbies For Police Pursuit, Drug Arrest ReformBenton Sheriff Visits Olympia, Lobbies For Police Pursuit, Drug Arrest ReformThe sheriff met with both Democrats and Republicans on topics related to fighting crime.Greg NeftGreg Neft
Washington could be all in with HydrogenWashington could be all in with HydrogenThe state House in Olympia unanimously approved a measure to help Washington become an international hydrogen hub.Frank CooperFrank Cooper
Governor Inslee Meets Finnish President in OlympiaGovernor Inslee Meets Finnish President in OlympiaThe Governor held a news conference and a number of meetings with the Finnish PresidentGreg NeftGreg Neft
Gun Maker, Seller, Liability Law Squeezes Through State SenateGun Maker, Seller, Liability Law Squeezes Through State SenateThe latest attempt to squeeze gun owners and the 2nd Amendment moves ahead in State Senate John McKayJohn McKay
Amended Police Chase Bill Passes State House CommitteeAmended Police Chase Bill Passes State House CommitteeThe bill allows for the old chase standard to return, but only for certain crimes.Greg NeftGreg Neft
House Bill Offers Financial Aid For Victims Of WA’s Old Racist Covenant LawsHouse Bill Offers Financial Aid For Victims Of WA’s Old Racist Covenant LawsThe laws, which existed in the early part of the 20th Century, excluded many different minority groups from home ownership in certain neighborhoodsGreg NeftGreg Neft
Lawmakers Hoping to Make it Easier to Hire More PoliceLawmakers Hoping to Make it Easier to Hire More PoliceNow lawmakers in Olympia may be able to help through a bipartisan bill sponsored by 6th District Sen. Jeff HolyLance TormeyLance Tormey
From 7-11 To The Oscars, A Washington Screenwriter’s JourneyFrom 7-11 To The Oscars, A Washington Screenwriter’s JourneyTab Murphy's journey to Hollywood success started right here in the Northwest, and has all the ups, downs, and wrong turns that make a great story. Dan RobertsDan Roberts
House GOP Fights State Natural Gas ‘Removal’ BillHouse GOP Fights State Natural Gas ‘Removal’ Bill Revised bill still sets removal timetable for natural gas from developments.John McKayJohn McKay
New Bill Calls for a 2-Cent Tax On Single-Use Plastic BagsNew Bill Calls for a 2-Cent Tax On Single-Use Plastic BagsA new bill being introduced in Olympia is looking for a new 2-cent tax on single-use plastic bags.Rik MikalsRik Mikals