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Opinion: How the legislature just voted to raise your rent

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|Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Opinion: How the legislature just voted to raise your rent

Mark Harmsworth argues that House Bill 1217 will drive up rent costs, reduce housing supply, and worsen W ...

Mark Harmsworth argues that House Bill 1217 will drive up rent costs, reduce housing supply, and worsen Washington’s affordability crisis. ...

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
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Legislation from Rep. Stephanie McClintock to enhance teenage work hours unanimously passes the House

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|Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Legislation from Rep. Stephanie McClintock to enhance teenage work hours unanimously passes the House

House Bill 1121, introduced by Rep. Stephanie McClintock, aims to expand work hour flexibility for high s ...

House Bill 1121, introduced by Rep. Stephanie McClintock, aims to expand work hour flexibility for high school students enrolled in CTE programs. ...

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
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Opinion: Legislation is being considered that could harm children

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|Date: Monday, March 10, 2025

Opinion: Legislation is being considered that could harm children

Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center warns that proposed legislation in Washington state ...

Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center warns that proposed legislation in Washington state could undermine parental rights in medical and social decisions affecting minors. ...

Monday, March 10, 2025
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Opinion: K-12 Washington state education funding overview – Part 2

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|Date: Friday, March 7, 2025

Opinion: K-12 Washington state education funding overview – Part 2

Washington's K-12 education funding relies on mandates, many of which are underfunded or unfunded, shifti ...

Washington's K-12 education funding relies on mandates, many of which are underfunded or unfunded, shifting costs to local taxpayers. ...

Friday, March 7, 2025
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House unanimously passes two bills from Rep. Kevin Waters, including one to clarify alcohol server permit statutes

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|Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025

House unanimously passes two bills from Rep. Kevin Waters, including one to clarify alcohol server permit statutes

The Washington State House of Representatives unanimously passed two bills from Rep. Kevin Waters, includ ...

The Washington State House of Representatives unanimously passed two bills from Rep. Kevin Waters, including one clarifying alcohol server permit rules. ...

Thursday, March 6, 2025
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Firmly Planted Action shines the light on the top 10 bad bills in front of Washington lawmakers

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|Date: Monday, February 24, 2025

Firmly Planted Action shines the light on the top 10 bad bills in front of Washington lawmakers

Firmly Planted Action highlights 10 controversial bills under consideration in Washington’s legislature, ...

Firmly Planted Action highlights 10 controversial bills under consideration in Washington’s legislature, encouraging public engagement. ...

Monday, February 24, 2025
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Court win for parents’ bill of rights initiative muted by bill to reverse protections

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|Date: Monday, January 27, 2025

Court win for parents’ bill of rights initiative muted by bill to reverse protections

A court upheld Washington’s parents' bill of rights, but a new bill aims to undo its protections, sparkin ...

A court upheld Washington’s parents' bill of rights, but a new bill aims to undo its protections, sparking legislative debate. ...

Monday, January 27, 2025
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Opinion: HB 1380 would allow homeless people to sue a city and collect taxpayer dollars

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|Date: Monday, January 27, 2025

Opinion: HB 1380 would allow homeless people to sue a city and collect taxpayer dollars

A proposed bill, HB 1380, could allow homeless individuals to sue cities over public land restrictions, p ...

A proposed bill, HB 1380, could allow homeless individuals to sue cities over public land restrictions, potentially increasing taxpayer costs. ...

Monday, January 27, 2025
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WAGOP chair doesn’t think Dems are serious about Inslee’s proposed wealth tax

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|Date: Sunday, January 5, 2025

WAGOP chair doesn’t think Dems are serious about Inslee’s proposed wealth tax

Washington GOP Chair Jim Walsh critiques Gov. Jay Inslee's wealth tax plan, citing legal and economic con ...

Washington GOP Chair Jim Walsh critiques Gov. Jay Inslee's wealth tax plan, citing legal and economic concerns. ...

Sunday, January 5, 2025
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Opinion: Legislation would help WA Cares be less bad for some

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|Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024

Opinion: Legislation would help WA Cares be less bad for some

Legislation aims to improve WA Cares by reopening opt-out exemptions and enabling spouses to share benefi ...

Legislation aims to improve WA Cares by reopening opt-out exemptions and enabling spouses to share benefits, addressing criticism of the long-term care program. ...

Thursday, December 12, 2024
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POLL: POLL: If project costs continue to rise, what should lawmakers do with the I-5 Bridge replacement plan?*

📉 Scale the project to match available funding
💵 Keep the current scope and seek more funding
⏸️ Pause the project until costs are clearer
❓ Not sure

226 votes

This poll is no longer accepting votes

* Also read: Rep. John Ley issues statement after I-5 Bridge replacement meeting yields few answers

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