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Walla Walla High School freshman Lauren Wardwell traveled to Olympia March 8-12 to serve as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives. She was sponsored by her 16th... ...

The Washington State House of Representatives today passed $800 million in new and increased taxes, the largest one-year tax package in state history. The $800 million in tax increases includes... ...

Majority Democrats in the House of Representatives have voted yet once again to raise taxes. The latest tax package emerged late Friday night with lawmakers returning Saturday for a vote.... ...

Retired firefighters who are collecting pensions will no longer be barred from volunteer firefighting duties under a bill sponsored by Rep. Dan Kristiansen, and signed into law this week by... ...

Grant County lawmakers support bill to encourage private-sector job growth   Legislation passed the state House of Representatives yesterday to help attract high-tech data centers to rural counties, bringing badly... ...

Rep. Dan Kristiansen says lack of leadership and squabbles within the House and Senate Democrat caucuses have unnecessarily led to a special session costing taxpayers in excess of $18,000 a... ...

Rep. Matt Shea says taxpayers would be saddled with 25 years of repayment for 10 months of work   The saying goes, “When you’ve dug yourself into a deep hole,... ...

  Rep. Kevin Parker, R-Spokane, notified the House of Representatives yesterday he will not accept reimbursement for meals and lodging while in Olympia for the special session. “I cannot in... ...

The Legislature today adjourned Sine Die without adopting a state operating budget and with the Democratic majority vowing to return to Olympia to raise taxes. Rep. Richard DeBolt said the... ...

  The governor signed Rep. Kevin Parker’s bill to expand notification for disappearances from state facilities today. The 6th District lawmaker sponsored the bill in response to the escape of... ...