WA Senate advances ‘trigger’ bill shifting private labor disputes from feds to state
(The Center Square) - Senate Democrats advanced a bill Friday that would create a trigger allowing the state to... Read More.
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WATCH: Income tax bill passes WA Senate after hours of heated debate
(The Center Square) - After several hours of heated debate, legislation that many consider to be the most contentious... Read More.
Senate Democrats launch investigation into new EPA rule on air pollution
(WASHINGTON) -- More than two dozen Senate Democrats are launching an independent investigation into the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency... Read More.
Bill to give state board power to remove sheriffs clears WA Senate
(The Center Square) - A bill that would allow a state board to remove an elected sheriff in the... Read More.
‘Trust has been lost:’ ICE, CBP officials questioned on enforcement tactics during Senate oversight hearing
(WASHINGTON) -- Sen. Rand Paul had strong words on Thursday for the heads of the federal agencies spearheading the... Read More.
Public has its say at Senate hearing on controversial income tax legislation
(The Center Square) - Hundreds of people lined up Friday afternoon outside a public hearing in the Senate Ways... Read More.
WA Senate OKs guardrails for license plate readers
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
February 4, 2026
Legislation to regulate the use of automated license plate readers amid... Read More.
Senate advances bipartisan bill allowing cops to cite parked cars for expired tabs
(The Center Square) - Senate lawmakers advanced a proposal Thursday that would allow police to cite parked cars for... Read More.
WA Senate passes bill restricting access to voter data amid federal lawsuit
(The Center Square) - The Washington State Senate in a 29-19 vote passed legislation restricting access to voter registration... Read More.
Texas Senate primary candidate Talarico responds to allegations he called fellow Dem ‘mediocre Black man’
(WASHINGTON) -- With just one month until the high-stakes primary election in the Texas U.S. Senate race, Democrats are... Read More.
WA Senate hands proposal to reduce drunk driving limit to .05 over to House Dems
(The Center Square) - The Washington State Senate passed a bill on Wednesday lowering blood alcohol limits for impaired... Read More.
WA Senate passes bill banning law enforcement from wearing masks amid ICE activity
(The Center Square) - The Washington State Senate advanced a proposal Wednesday that would prohibit all law enforcement from... Read More.