WA House Votes (Again) to Ban Natural Gas Use in State
On the heels of bitter cold temps, and strains on the electrical grid this winter, the WA State House narrowly votes to ban future uses of natural gas in WA.
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WA Sheriff's Oppose Bill Giving Recall Control to Commitee
The Washington State Sheriff's Association opposes House bill 2027.
New Layoffs Counter Governor's Rosy Picture of WA Economy
Three new WARN Alerts from Employment security show another 275 high level and tech jobs going away in the state
All Six Lets Go WA Initiatives Given Prelimary Certification
After going through at least 3 percent of the signarures, WA SOS says it appears all six will more than pass the required number to land on the ballot in November
Would You Be OK With DUI Checkpoints in WA State?
Some legislators are floating the idea of creating DUI checkpoints on roads and highway where DUI rates are higher or a problem.
3 Groups Accused of WA Initiative Signature Interferance, Threats
Let's Go WA has been gathering signatures to try to put six initiatives on the ballot in 2024.
WA House Rep to Introduce Financial Education Grad Requirement
Bill would require students earn at least a half credit for learning basic budget, financial skills in high school.
Yakima Still Hoping To Be Home of WA New Regional Airport
The new work group is scheduled to make its first annual report by July 2024.
WA Fuel Prices Jump Over Memorial Weekend, 17th Week of Raises
Fuel prices rose an average of $.08 cents over Memorial Day Weekend.
Special Session Begins Tuesday on WA Drug Law--Or Will it?
When the State Supreme Court struck down drug possession in 2021, the legislature passed a temporary stop-gap bill making it a misdemeanor, but that law expires July 1st.