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Washington becomes the fourth state to ban bump stocks
A controversial gun control bill to ban bump stocks was signed into law by Governor Jay Inslee. SB 5922 passed both chambers in the Washington state legislature by slim margins and... — Updated 3/7/2018
Washington lawmakers introduce new gun legislation late in session
With less than two weeks left in the session, state lawmakers introduced a new bill in response to the high school shooting in Parkland, Florida. SB 6620, and its companion in the House, HB 3004, introduced Friday, Feb. 23, would c... — Updated 2/28/2018
Students lobby for state-funded tuition grants
University of Washington students from the Bothell, Seattle, and Tacoma campuses met with lawmakers in support of higher education bills during the annual Huskies on the Hill lobby... — Updated 1/31/2018
Gun regulations draw an overflow crowd to hearing
Nearly 1,000 people from law enforcement, gun rights groups, gun violence prevention groups, veterans, and Washington residents signed in to support or oppose contested firearm... — Updated 1/17/2018
Lawmaker unveils ambitious plan to protect Salish Sea
A far-reaching package of laws aimed at clean water, orca whale protection, and phasing out fish farms in the Salish Sea could come before state legislators this year. Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island plans to introduce the... — Updated 1/10/2018
Activists try to occupy the front steps of the state capitol
Climate activists erected tents and teepees Monday in front of the Washington State Capitol building, on the opening day of the Legislature's 60-day session. "We are here today in... — Updated 1/10/2018
State lawmakers to again consider eliminating capital punishment
A bill to be introduced this session would eliminate the death penalty in Washington state and require people convicted of first degree murder to serve life sentences without the possibility of parole. Washington State Attorney... — Updated 1/10/2018
