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Washington 2019 Session

Gentzler: My first session reporting in Olympia

"The legislators, staff, lobbyists, TVW, and the press corps all dedicate so much energy and time to session. It’s what makes our state republic work...Read More

Highlights from the Legislature’s transportation budget

The Legislature passed a $9.98 billion, 2019-21 transportation budget Sunday — the final day of the 2019 session — on a 49-0 vote in the...Read More

Morning Wire: Race for leader, Clean energy, Session by the numbers

Some of the most important topics in Washington State politics this week....Read More

House passes bill to protect immigrant workers

Washington’s House passed a bill (SB 5497) aimed at protecting immigrants in Washington off the floor Friday in a 57-38 vote....Read More

Q&A with Majority Floor Leader Rep. Monica Stonier on what’s to come in the 2019 session

The Washington State Wire talked to Rep. Stonier about the task force on improving state funding for school construction, what to expect next session, and...Read More