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Legislation banning the use of some animals in traveling acts was signed into law Tuesday. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds), prohibits traveling acts like circuses from using elephants, bears, tigers, lions and nonhuman primates in performances for live audiences. Under the law,Read More

Though radically different, the twin budget proposals released early this week by the Washington State Senate and House share a focus on highway expansion. The Senate budget proposes a broad array of new transportation revenue sources intended to stave off cuts, including a brand new 10% sales taxRead More

Even the studies that showed discrimination also found that the cameras improved safety. As with any form of law enforcement, automated cameras are a tool with benefits and drawbacks that must be weighed in community decisions. ProPublica reported that Chicago would review cameras at locationsRead More

A divided state Senate passed legislation Friday that would give more Washington residents the ability to recycle a greater variety of items and to pay less, or nothing, for the service. Producers of consumer goods would need to reduce unnecessary packaging and fund statewide recycling servicesRead More

A bipartisan bill ensuring the state’s Medicaid program continues to cover HIV antiviral drugs without prior authorization passed the Senate unanimously Friday.Read More

A Washington bill that would ensure the Medicaid program in the state continues covering HIV antiviral drugs without authorization beforehand was unanimously passed by the Senate.Read More

Senate Bill 5400, sponsored by Sens. Marko Liias and Matt Boehnke, was introduced this week. This legislation creates a business and occupations tax surcharge on the large internationalRead More

State lawmakers from both parties, lobbyists, local elected officials, lawyers, tribes and unions all have a seat at Bob Ferguson’s table as he moves into the role of governor.Read More

Our iconic ferries are one of the many things that make our state unique and beautiful. But our ferries are also an essential part of the day-to-day life of tens of thousands of Washingtonians. This vital mode of transportation allows us to get to and from work and school and gives us access toRead More