Washington breweries sued to distribute beer in Idaho. Legislature is involved now
Two Idahoans wanted to buy Washington beer. Two Washington breweries wanted to distribute their product in the Gem State. So ...
Senate Republicans approve budget framework, pushing past Democratic objections after all-night vote
The hours-long “vote-a-rama” rambled along in a dreaded but crucial part of the budget process, as senators considered one ...
Democrats channel their outrage over DOGE, Ukraine and more in marathon Senate session
The budget resolution from Republicans was on the agenda in the Senate, but the nearly all-night debate encompassed so much ...
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Washington senate moves rent cap bill forward, but not without a fight
The Washington Senate's rent control discussions ignite debate on housing affordability and tenant rights across the state.
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Washington Senate panel advances age-based restrictions for social media platforms
A Senate committee advanced a proposal on party lines Thursday to put responsibilities and restrictions on online companies and platforms that serve kids and teens. Supporters say the standards protec ...
Several gun bills working their way through the Washington State Legislature
Friday marks a critical cutoff date for bills in the Washington State Legislature. This means bills must pass through a ...
Senate Democrat after Brown ouster: Trump’s ‘quest for power’ endangers military
Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) offered President Trump a fiery rebuke late Friday, admonishing the president for the administration’s moves to overhaul the Defense Department, which he says are ...
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Washington Senate committee passes right-to-appraisal bill, moves to Rules Committee
The Washington Senate Business, Financial Services and Trade Committee passed a right-to-appraisal bill without any amendments Thursday.  SB5721 would require insurance policies to include a ...
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Senate to vote on budget resolution this week, speeding ahead of House
Washington — Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced Tuesday that the Senate will move forward with a vote on a budget proposal to begin enacting President Trump's agenda this week ...
Senate confirms RFK Jr. over opposition of Washington's senators and ex-GOP leader McConnell
Senate Republicans on Thursday confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services over the ...
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What is a ‘vote-a-rama,’ the Washington marathon loathed by senators?
Senators will soon undertake one of the most grueling shows of political theater in Washington as Republicans begin to craft tens of billions in border and defense funding. The Senate will hold a ...