Op-Ed: A new framework for reviewing Washington’s K–12 education mandates
Washington’s public education system is built on decades of legislative decisions. Each one adds new requirements, expectations, and funding promises. Over time, that accumulation...
WATCH: WA lawmakers move Sound Transit closer to issuing 75-year debt to cover costs
(The Center Square) - Among the bills advancing in the Washington legislature is a measure that would give Sound Transit the ability to issue...
WATCH: Lawmakers start oversight review of previous bills
Editor's note: This story has been updated since its original publication to add a video.
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WATCH: Bill advancing to permanently exempt senior centers from property taxes
(The Center Square) - Lawmakers in the Washington House have unanimously approved a bill that would permanently lift taxes on senior centers.
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WATCH/EXCLUSIVE: Bill limits governor’s emergency powers
(The Center Square) – The governor’s ability to act unilaterally during states of emergency would be limited, if a new California bill becomes law.
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