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Morning Wire: Gun hearings, JT Wilcox, Madeline Shannon

Week two of the session is underway. Our first session cut off is a mere 17 days away, so hearings are moving briskly. If a...Read More

A lawsuit, a “sanctuary city,” and a White House petition challenge I-1639

When Washington voters approved I-1639, the state’s expansive gun safety initiative, by nearly 60 percent, it seemed it was only a matter of time before...Read More

Early results show voter approval for three initiatives, carbon fee falls behind

This midterm election, Washington voters made their voices heard on four big-issue initiatives that drew national attention. Early results show 20- and 18-point advantages in...Read More

Gun initiative certified for ballot, new lawsuits question its validity

Secretary of State Kim Wyman officially certified Initiative 1639, the comprehensive gun safety initiative brought forth by the Alliance for Gun Responsibility (AGR), on Friday...Read More

Seattle City Council passes gun safety legislation

The Seattle City Council unanimously passed two gun safety bills to thunderous applause Monday in an effort to reduce gun violence in the city. Mayor...Read More

Mayor Durkan’s gun safety legislation advances to full council vote

The legislation would require the safe storage of firearms within the city and would make it a civil infraction with a $500 fine if not...Read More

AG Ferguson announces support of gun-related initiative

In a public radio interview, AG Ferguson announced his support for a new initiative aimed at raising the minimum age to purchase semi-automatic firearms...Read More

Initiative would raise minimum age to buy firearms

I-978 would raise the minimum age to buy firearms and ammunition in Washington State....Read More

Morning Wire: I-1631, I-1600, I-1621

Washington's single-payer initiative, congressional races, and the resignation of the King County Dem Chair are all featured in this week's edition of the Morning Wire....Read More

Initiative 1621 would allow concealed carry on school grounds

Initiative 1621 would allow teachers and school employees with concealed carry permits to carry pistols on school campuses....Read More