OLYMPIA - Legislation being introduced Thursday would modify the state's Energy Independence Act to better reflect Washington's economy and unique energy mix, while maintaining the state's push toward the use of more renewable energy. Sen. Kevin Ranker (D - Orcas Island) and Rep. Dave Upthegrove (D ...

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Advocates and victims alike testified before the Senate Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection Committee on Tuesday to bring to light the need for a system that addresses the problem of bullying in the workplace. “The intent of this bill is to create a more predictable and a more safe environment...

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Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles has taken up the issue of allowing patients access to medical marijuana this year, after a high-profile debate on the issue in the last regular session. Her bill, SB 6265 , was heard in the Senate Health & Long Term Care Committee this morning. Here’s the Associated...

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Along with the many legislative proposals we're considering to reform, cut, and raise new revenue to patch the current $1.5 billion gap between revenue and expenditures in the current two-year cycle, we're also contemplating long-term options to correct our instable, inadequate and regressive revenue...

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One delightfully sparkly light in this snowy grey winter legislative session full of difficult budget decisions is the real possibility that we'll pass marriage equality legislation. That's right: we may finally undo our state's Defense of Marriage Act, originally passed in 1998 to prevent the legalization...

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The Capital campus is open for business today, though several committees have been delayed. See below for a current schedule. DELAYED START FOR WEDNESDAY MORNING COMMITTEE MEETINGS The following standing committees will begin at 9:00 AM instead of 8:00 AM as previously scheduled: Early Learning &...

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