Washington Examiner

Virginia Democrats advance bill banning sale of assault-style weapons

Democrats in the Virginia General Assembly on Monday advanced legislation that would fundamentally alter the state’s firearm laws by outlawing the future sale and transfer of “assault-style” firearms ...
The Gazette

Criminal justice is a top issue in state legislatures this year

Iowa legislators not alone in proposing changes to sentencing, police training and immigration enforcement agreements.
syracuse.com

Upstate NY college auctions off George Washington painting used for $1 bill

An Upstate New York college has auctioned off a portrait of George Washington that inspired his image on the $1 bill. The painting, which belonged to Clarkson University in Potsdam, N.Y., went for ...

5 Ingredients to Watch Out For in Beauty and Personal Care Products

How to avoid chemicals like PFAS, parabens, phthalates, and lead that may be in your makeup, shampoo, and other cosmetics and personal care items.

Washington stocked up on abortion drugs when they faced legal uncertainty. Now, the state is aiming to sell the cache before it expires

The Washington Senate has approved legislation that would give the Department of Corrections more flexibility in distributing the state’s stockpile of abortion medication.
KREM

'Parents' Bill of Rights' measure proposed by Let's Go Washington headed to state legislature

OLYMPIA, Wash. — An initiative known as the "Washington Parents' Bill of Rights" has gathered enough signatures to proceed to the state Legislature, according to the Secretary of State. The measure, ...
Government Technology

Washington State Senate Passes Bill on License Plate Camera Data

(TNS) — Washington state is one step closer to limiting the use of automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras. ALPR technology from companies including Flock Safety gathers data and images for use ...
MyNorthwest.com

Let’s Go Washington Parents’ Bill of Rights initiative certified, headed to legislature as Democrats signal no hearings

The Washington Secretary of State has certified Initiative 26-001, which would restore the original Parents’ Bill of Rights after Democrats made changes to the 2024 law last year. The initiative, ...
The Spokesman-Review

Washington Senate passes bill to bar law enforcement from wearing face masks

Spokane Delegation voting yes: Sen. Marcus Riccelli, D-Spokane. Spokane Delegation voting no: Sen. Leonard Christian, R-Spokane Valley; Sen. Jeff Holy, R-Spokane; Sen ...
komonews

Washington bill would boost expired-tab penalties and allow ticketing parked cars

SEATTLE — The penalties for failing to update car registration in Washington could soon cost drivers more money. A new proposal goes after violators with expired tabs, and parked cars could get ...
The Olympian

WA officials have faced direct threats. New emergency alerts would warn them

Senators propose a statewide emergency notification system for public officials SB 5853 would alert all public officials after a reported targeted threat Bill assigns secretary of state and military ...
MyNorthwest.com

Exclusive: KIRO Newsradio obtains income tax bill draft. Lawmakers say it’s real. Governor’s office says it isn’t theirs.

KIRO Newsradio has reviewed what appears to be a working draft of the income tax on high earners being developed in Olympia, offering the first detailed look at legislation that has been crafted ...