Washington State’s Cell Phone Laws
Washington State has recently implemented a new law aimed at reducing distracted driving by prohibiting the use of personal electronic devices while driving. This...
Property-tax push is more proof Democrats can’t ‘read the room’
Many Washington families statewide continue to struggle with the high prices of fuel, food, utilities, housing and more. No one reading the “room”...
Fire marshal issues reminder on smoking fire alarms
The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) would like to remind homeowners of the importance of working smoke alarms. In a Thursday...
Senate committee again proposing to decrease enforcement of jaywalking rules
The Senate Transportation Committee held a hearing this week on a proposal to reduce enforcement of jaywalking in the state. The proposal...
Child Welfare: WA Bill Proposes Extended State Oversight for Parents in Substance Abuse Recovery
In a bid to fortify child protection measures, Washington lawmakers are deliberating on House Bill 1891, aiming to prolong state supervision when a child...
Initiative to roll back Washington long-term care tax qualifies for ballot
An initiative that would look to make Washington’s long-term care tax optional for everyone across the state will go in front...
WA could require public schools teach LGBTQ+ history under proposed bill
Public schools in Washington may soon be required to teach students about the contributions and history of LGBTQ+ people under a bill approved...
WA legislation would make hospitals foot bill for ambulances forced to wait for bed...
(The Center Square) – Crowded emergency rooms across the state are forcing ambulance crews to wait, sometimes hours, for the patient to be...
Proposed Kroger-Albertsons merger has grocery union fighting for its members
A proposed merger between Kroger-owned Ralphs and Albertsons, which owns Vons, has grocery workers and their union fighting to save jobs and bargaining...
Expanded police pursuit authority may come up for initiative vote
High-speed police pursuitpolice accountabilityWashington Legislature. Imagine arriving home to see a group of people loading some of your possessions into a car. You yell...
