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Interview with Sen. John Braun: Washington’s tax structure & priorities next session

Sen. John Braun on tax fairness, differing narratives, and policy priorities....Read More

Interview with Sen. John Braun: Collective bargaining agreements & budget-writing across the aisle

Sen. Braun on how collective bargaining agreements impacted the budget and what it was like working with Ways & Means Chair Sen. Christine Rolfes....Read More

Q&A: Sen. Mona Das on her first session in the Legislature

"I feel like we came here to do the work, to make our state a better place for the people who live here. And I...Read More

Q&A: Sen. Randi Becker on telemedicine & mental health this session

"My vision is: In the future, we’ll probably never have to go see a doctor. That doctor will be available to us, probably, 24/7."...Read More

Sen. Walsh’s statement regarding House Bill 1155

"I want to offer my heartfelt apologies to those I offended with my comments on the Senate floor last Tuesday. I was tired, and in...Read More

With national spotlight on the ACA, Washington State lawmakers vote to preserve pieces of it

The Washington State Senate passed a bill on Wednesday that would codify provisions in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) into state law. The vote came...Read More

Senate passes school-safety bills

Washington’s State Senate passed three bills related to safety in schools this week, adding to a broad list of measures in-motion that address different topics...Read More

Washington one step closer to comprehensive sex ed in public schools

A bill requiring Washington’s public schools to provide “comprehensive sexual health education” passed off the Senate floor Wednesday. Providing sexual health education is currently optional...Read More

Senate legislation would protect vulnerable employees from sexual harassment

Having passed off the Senate floor, SB 5258 now heads to the House for further consideration....Read More

Senate Republicans announce package of affordable-housing bills

In the 2019 session, Washington State Senate Republicans plan to present a package of — at this point — 17 bills they say would ultimately...Read More