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Friday, January 17, 2019. Rep. Matt Shea addressing the annual gun-rights rally on the steps of the capitol in Olympia. 212712

January 17, 2020 at 11:36 am

At gun-rights rally, state Rep. Matt Shea gives fiery defense, talks of nation's 'real enemies' VIEW

Matt Shea's appearance comes as House Democrats consider whether to hold hearings to expel him from the Legislature. Also, the State Patrol said it was...

During the AP Legislative Preview at the Capitol in Olympia, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee answers a question from a member of the media Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, . 212585

January 16, 2020 at 10:11 am

State Supreme Court limits Gov. Inslee’s rule cutting greenhouse-gas emissions

By ruling that the Inslee administration doesn't currently have the power to regulate indirect emissions, the state Supreme Court diminished the impact of Inslee's effort...

Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman talks to reporters in her office, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. Wyman was talking about a series of election- and ballot-security bills her office is asking the Washington Legislature to consider during the current session. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) WATW106 WATW106

January 15, 2020 at 5:05 pm

Washington’s top elections official wants more safeguards against hackers and ballot tampering

Secretary of State Kim Wyman wants $1.8 million in state money for security in county election offices to make Washington eligible for federal matching funds....

January 14, 2020 at 6:37 pm

Democratic lawmakers again consider exempting public-employee birth dates from state's Public Records Act

OLYMPIA — Washington Democratic state lawmakers are again considering legislation to exempt the birth dates of public employees from the state's transparency laws. The latest...

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee along with new Speaker of the House Laurie Jenkins applaud gallery introductions before the governor’s annual State of the State to a joint session of the state Legislature in the House Chambers in Olympia, Wash., Tuesday Jan. 14, 2020. Topics in his address ranged from the economy and environment to statewide homeless issues. (Steve Bloom/The Olympian via AP) WAOLY203 WAOLY203

January 14, 2020 at 12:54 pm

‘We have an obligation to help solve the problem’: Inslee calls on Washington lawmakers to reduce homelessness

OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee used the final State of the State address of his term to urge state lawmakers Tuesday to address homelessness and...

January 14, 2020 at 6:00 am

Will Olympia crack down on how companies use your personal data?

A privacy measure will get a public hearing Wednesday in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology.

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee laughs during an interview in his office in at the state capitol in Olympia Thursday, January 9, 2020. 212585 212585

January 13, 2020 at 6:00 am

Q&A | Gov. Jay Inslee on homelessness, climate change and problems with Washington prisons

With his presidential campaign behind him, and a run for a third term as governor now on his calendar, Jay Inslee sat for a wide-ranging...

The Legislative Building is shown Monday, March 25, 2019, at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. House Democrats unveiled a two-year state budget proposal Monday that seeks $1.4 billion in new revenue, including a new capital gains tax on the sale of high-value stocks and bonds. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) WATW101

January 12, 2020 at 6:00 am

Homelessness, climate change, car tabs, guns and Matt Shea: It’s all on the table as 2020 Legislature begins

Democrats hold big majorities in the House and Senate, but Republicans see their own mandates from the people as the 2020 session in Olympia gets...

January 10, 2020 at 6:00 am

Washington lawmakers vow to let Supreme Court public-records ruling stand this legislative session

Washington's legislative leaders said they won't curtail the state Supreme Court's ruling that lawmakers must disclose documents under the Public Records Act.

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, left, gestures as David Postman, center, Inslee’s chief of staff, asks Tim Eyman, an initiative activist and independent candidate for governor, to leave, after Eyman stood up and interrupted questions from members of the media during the AP Legislative Preview, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) WATW114 WATW114

January 9, 2020 at 1:41 pm

‘Please leave the chair.’ Inslee makes Eyman a punchline after anti-tax activist interrupts Q&A. WATCH

Tim Eyman, who recently declared for governor, interrupted Gov. Jay Inslee’s Q&A session with reporters. “You’re welcome to have a chair,” the governor said, urging...