Morning Wire: Floor debates, Transportation packages, Conservation spending Thank you to the Washington Business Alliance for its sponsored message in this week’s email. It’s a good looking banner,... 7 hours ago
Former State Treasurer Duane Davidson announces candidacy for State Representative Former Washington State Treasurer Duane Davidson announced Monday that he will run for the State House in District 8... 13 hours ago
Cybersecurity firm issues final report on breach that exposed Washington State Auditor files FireEye Mandiant, a cybersecurity forensics firm, released findings today from its investigation into recent cyberattacks... Yesterday
What conservationists want to see in upcoming budget proposals As budget talks kick into gear at the Legislature, conservationists and environmental advocates more broadly are working to... 2/27/2021
Braun on transportation proposals from King and Senate Freedom Caucus: “I appreciate the work they’re both doing.” The Senate Freedom Caucus unveiled their transportation-funding proposal this week, a response to different proposals put... 2/26/2021
Senate floor session and debates on bills for the week of Feb. 22nd This week is a big one for floor action in the House and Senate, Tuesday was the start of a two-week stretch of floor... 2/25/2021
House floor session and debates on bills for the week of Feb. 22nd This week is a big one for floor action in the House and Senate, Tuesday was the start of a two-week stretch of floor... 2/25/2021
Senate passes bill to create state Office of Cybersecurity The Washington State Senate unanimously passed legislation today requested by Governor Jay Inslee that would create an... 2/24/2021
Could a statewide sweetened beverage tax help fund Public health in Washington? The Senate Health and Long Term Care committee held the first hearing Monday on a bill that would implement the sweetened... 2/24/2021
Op-ed: An Unexpected GOP Impeachment Hero It’s said in the Armed Forces that soldiers who show conspicuous bravery in battle often aren’t the ones known as the... 2/24/2021
Morning Wire: Future of the GOP, Ross Hunter, Fiscal committee cutoff We’re spending a lot of time tracking legislation in Olympia and issues of statewide political importance. It’s our... 2/23/2021
Washington State Republicans chart a path forward: The factions [Part 1] Loren Culp’s loss in 2020 marked the tenth consecutive for Republican gubernatorial candidates in Washington State. At the... 2/23/2021
Q&A: What DCYF Secretary Ross Hunter is seeing amid the pandemic It is hard to match the level of institutional knowledge possessed by Ross Hunter, Secretary of the Department of Children,... 2/23/2021
Legislators and Advocates discuss progressive revenue bills ahead of fiscal committees cutoff In conjunction with the fiscal cutoff for legislative committees today, a panel held by Balance Our Tax Code convened a... 2/23/2021
Woman, 90, Walked Six Miles in the Snow for a Vaccine Frances Goldman had struggled for weeks to book a coronavirus vaccination in Seattle. So when she got a Sunday appointment,... 2/20/2021
The 14 bills passed by the Senate this week During three days of floor action this week, the Senate passed 14 bills. Two of those bills have already passed the House... 2/20/2021
Freshman Representative Jessica Bateman on the intersection between health and housing Representative Jessica Bateman is a newcomer this year in the House, but she is no stranger to politics in Olympia. From... 2/19/2021
Durkan, Best and Juneau discuss the ups and downs of serving as women in public leadership Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, Former Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best, and Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Denise... 2/18/2021
Advocates say ranked choice voting will restore trust in democracy; Secretary of State’s Office opposes it At a Wednesday House Appropriations Committee hearing, the Secretary of State’s Office testified in opposition to a bill... 2/18/2021
Op-ed: Why Direct Cash is a Critical Mental Health Strategy During this past year of global health crises and economic pressure, we have seen a growing awareness of the importance of... 2/18/2021
State Chief Information Officer James Weaver departs for North Carolina WaTech Director and State Chief Information Officer James Weaver announced Wednesday he is resigning his post with the... 2/18/2021