WA could star on the big screen more often as lawmakers dangle incentives
A bill that passed the state Legislature earlier this month would increase the annual tax break cap for filmmakers to $15 million, quadrupling the limit.
Sarah Kahle
WA would invest millions to retrofit schools against earthquakes under bill awaiting Inslee’s signature
A Senate bill that would pump millions of dollars to Washington state's school districts to retrofit schools to withstand earthquakes and tsunamis awaits governor's signature.
WA’s insulin affordability bill, to lower many copays to $35, awaits governor’s signature
A bill that would lower the cost of insulin in the state of Washington for some 3 million people has cleared the Legislature and is...
Anti-hazing bill ‘Sam’s Law’ inches closer to passing WA Legislature focusing on education, transparency
An anti-hazing bill that was proposed in part in response to the death of a Washington State University student, appears headed toward passing the Washington...
WA Legislature sets aside $19 million to support future Ukrainian refugees
Washington state Legislature allocates $19 million to help Ukrainian refugees who eventually settle in the state.
Outdoor education bill in budget negotiations in WA Legislature
Bill that would create mandatory outdoor education opportunities for fifth and sixth graders inches forward in Washington Legislature.
WA Senate bill aims to lower rising cost of insulin for some diabetes patients
A bill that would result in lower copays for insulin for some Washingtonians has cleared the state Senate and is now being debated in the...
Cannabis reform bill fails to clear WA House
House Bill 2022 was derailed by amendments and significant Republican and lobbyist pushback, according to prime sponsor Rep. Emily Wicks. It lost its Democratic supporters...
WA House bill would expand outdoor education statewide VIEW
Washington lawmakers are considering legislation to expand access to outdoor learning programs to all fifth and sixth graders in the state.
Washington cannabis bill seeks to make industry more diverse, equitable
A bill before the Washington Legislature would work to include more people of color, especially Black Washingtonians, who have been kept out of the cannabis...