Bills in the House and Senate stand ready for floor votes in Olympia, presenting different options to address public safety ...

Bob Ferguson had only been Washington’s governor a few minutes when he said he could accept “reasonable limits” on the powers he could exercise in statewide emergencies.

The last day of the session is April 27, and lawmakers have signaled that the budget proposal to balance the hole in the ...

The bill passed along party lines, with Democrats in the majority, 58-35, and five excused absences. The debate began late on ...

SEATTLE — Washington's longtime ... during their gubernatorial debate Wednesday, as each made his case for becoming the next governor of the Democratic stronghold state. When ex-sheriff and ...

The bill mandates enhanced background checks conducted through the Washington State Patrol’s firearms background check ...

Follow-up: Wealth tax proposal in Washington state reignites debate over taxes and tech talent migration A wealth tax is back on the table in Washington state. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee released ...

In the only state named after a president, lawmakers in Washington are debating whether it’s time to redesign the state flag and possibly remove the nation’s first president from it.

Republicans in Washington state argue that Democrats are overstating the projected budget shortfall to justify tax increases, ...

The Washington State Legislative Black Caucus (WSLBC), however, condemns the bill saying it threatens efforts to achieve racial and social justice for marginalized communities across the state ...