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Washington state Sen. Noel Frame, D-Seattle, will serve on the Senate Ways and Means Committee in the 2025 legislative session and be a leading voice on tax policy for the Senate Democratic Caucus.

Washington Legislature approves requirement for clergy to report child abuse

Washington state Sen. Noel Frame, D-Seattle, will serve on the Senate Ways and Means Committee in the 2025 legislative session and be a leading voice on tax policy for the Senate Democratic Caucus.

April 14, 2025, 7:39am Churches & Religion

Washington is poised to require clergy members to report child abuse or neglect, even when it is disclosed in confession. Read story

Sen. Annette Cleveland answers a question on rent control during a 49th Legislative District town hall on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Fourth Plain Community Commons in Vancouver.

Sen. Cleveland votes no on rent cap measure; Measure passes in Senate, moves back to the House

Sen. Annette Cleveland answers a question on rent control during a 49th Legislative District town hall on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Fourth Plain Community Commons in Vancouver.

April 11, 2025, 2:49pm Clark County News

Sen. Annette Cleveland of Vancouver was the only Democrat to vote against a bill capping rent increases that passed through the Washington Senate on Thursday evening. Read story

The Washington state Capitol on March 27, 2025.

Bills on school inclusivity, AI and rent fixing among casualties in WA Legislature

The Washington state Capitol on March 27, 2025.

April 11, 2025, 9:27am Northwest

Tuesday’s latest deadline in the Washington Legislature provided the last rites for numerous proposals tackling everything from penalties for environmental crimes to union bargaining over artificial intelligence. Read story

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WA Senate raises proposed cap on rent increases, sending bill back to House

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April 11, 2025, 9:15am Northwest

A cap on annual residential rent increases in Washington state is closer than ever to becoming law. Read story

Gov. Bob Ferguson signs Senate Bill 5106, a bill to make Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha state-recognized holidays. The bill signing was Tuesday, April 6, 2025 at the Islamic Center in Tacoma.

New Washington law recognizes two Islamic holidays

Gov. Bob Ferguson signs Senate Bill 5106, a bill to make Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha state-recognized holidays. The bill signing was Tuesday, April 6, 2025 at the Islamic Center in Tacoma.

April 10, 2025, 9:40am Churches & Religion

Two Islamic celebrations will be added to Washington’s list of unpaid state holidays, under a bill signed into law on Tuesday. Read story

Hundreds of state workers entered the capitol to protest potential furloughs amid a massive budget shortfall on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

Protest erupts at WA Capitol, as outraged state workers slam Ferguson over furlough plan

Hundreds of state workers entered the capitol to protest potential furloughs amid a massive budget shortfall on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

April 10, 2025, 9:37am Latest News

Hundreds of Washington state workers descended on the Capitol on Wednesday, staging a sit-in outside the governor’s office and a march to the gates of the executive mansion to protest potential furloughs amid a massive budget shortfall. Read story

The Washington Capitol building in Olympia.

Washington hospitals warn Legislature’s budget plans would deal them a financial hit

The Washington Capitol building in Olympia.

April 9, 2025, 12:03pm Health

Washington hospitals are raising alarm that taxes and insurance payment caps proposed in the state Legislature could jeopardize their finances and undermine patient care. Read story

Gov. Bob Ferguson speaks to reporters about the budget on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

As Ferguson details budget concerns, Washington legislators see mixed signals

Gov. Bob Ferguson speaks to reporters about the budget on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

April 9, 2025, 11:59am Northwest

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has let House and Senate lawmakers know some of the concerns he has with the spending plans they’ve crafted. Read story

The Washington State Capitol building is seen through morning fog, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in Olympia, Wash.

Dementia care facilities would have to meet new state standards under WA bill

The Washington State Capitol building is seen through morning fog, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in Olympia, Wash.

April 8, 2025, 12:39pm Health

Washington lawmakers are looking at requiring assisted living facilities to be certified to take care of people with dementia. Read story

Proposed WA tax on social media platforms would fund support for youth behavioral health

April 8, 2025, 10:43am Northwest

State lawmakers are considering a new tax on social media platforms to help fund behavioral health care for Washington youth. Read story