Matt Markovich
Governor Ferguson rebukes $12B tax proposal from WA lawmakers, calling it ‘unsustainable, too risky’
Washington's $12 billion tax proposal faces backlash as Ferguson voices concerns and highlights potential impacts on residents.4 months ago
Matt Markovich
Beer gardens optional? New booze law sets stage for World Cup street sipping
Discover how Washington's new law transforms beer gardens for the World Cup, allowing street sipping.4 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Recent kidnapping, torture case prompts state senator’s plea to kill WA’s sanctuary state policy
Citing a recent horrific crime that involved the kidnapping and torture of a 58-year-old woman in King County, State Senator Phil Fortunato, R-Auburn, wants to end Washington鈥檚 sanctuary state policy.4 months ago
Matt Markovich
Washington Supreme Court blocks Spokane crackdown on homeless camps
The court ruled Spokane voters can't decide on homeless policies, impacting local efforts to manage camps in the city.4 months ago
Matt Markovich
Budget squeeze has Washington eyeing new route for sales tax dollars
Washington lawmakers propose redirecting sales tax to support bikes, buses, and trains amid budget challenges.4 months ago
Matt Markovich
Rules? What rules? WA Senate Democrats drop 24-hour hold in last minute push to pass tax bills
Senate Democrats make a final effort to pass the tax bill with only eleven days left before sine die.4 months ago
Julia Dallas
Seattle lounge shuts down after shooting; new ordinance forces rule changes for others
A double homicide at a Seattle lounge prompts stricter regulations for similar establishments across the city.4 months ago
James Lynch
Retired King County sheriff urges voters to keep ‘absolutely critical’ crime-fighting levy
Discover why a retired sheriff advocates for a King County levy to ensure public safety in the upcoming election.4 months ago
Matt Markovich
WA Democrats propose 5 new tax bills on Tax Day鈥攁nd they鈥檙e coming for the big dogs
Millionaires and corporations may face new taxes as WA Democrats propose tax bills on Tax Day to address income inequality.4 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
WA Senate approves bill that would raise littering fines for first time in over a decade
The Senate passed House Bill 1293, increasing penalties for littering. Learn how this impacts our environment and communities.4 months ago
Matt Markovich
‘Zip it and vote’: Washington House Speaker breaks 132-year tradition to end debate on…Well, debate
Washington's Speaker Laurie Jinkins halts debate, sparking controversy and a new era in legislative discussions.4 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Employers to pay striking workers up to 4 weeks in new WA bill proposal
House Democrats passed a bill last weekend that would require employers to pay striking workers for up to four weeks, down from the 12 weeks originally proposed.4 months ago
Matt Markovich
WA Senate approves permit to purchase gun bill, but not without tweaks
The Washington State Senate took a major step in tightening firearm regulations, passing a heavily amended version of democratically backed House Bill 1163 on Monday.4 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
New bill brings DOGE for Washington state. But does it have a shot?
A new Republican bill would bring a version of DOGE to Washington state, minus Elon Musk. But does it have a shot?4 months ago
Julia Dallas
‘Sickening’: Democrats invoke new rule to cut debate on Parents’ Bill of Rights amendment, passing House
Washington Democrats use a new rule to halt discussion on the amendment to the Parents' Bill of Rights in the House.4 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Washington AG joins coalition challenging Trump鈥檚 executive orders targeting law firms
Washington's attorney general and 21 other attorneys general are filing briefs on behalf of law firms they say have been singled out by unconstitutional executive orders.4 months ago
成人X站 7 News Staff
FEMA denies Washington鈥檚 request for November storm disaster aid; Ferguson pledges appeal
FEMA rejects Washington's aid request post-November storms; Governor Ferguson vows to appeal the decision amid significant damages.4 months ago
Frank Sumrall
WA lawmakers eyeing capital gains tax hike amid $16B budget deficit
Washington lawmakers, facing a projected operating budget shortfall of approximately $16 billion over the next four years, are considering raising the state鈥檚 capital gains tax to offset the state's financial hurdles.4 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Senate amends ‘Parents Bill of Rights,’ sparking renewed controversy over parental control
Senate Democrats pass HB 1296, amending last year's "Parents Bill of Rights," over Republican objections.4 months ago
Julia Dallas
‘People will die’: WA Rep. pleads to undo bill that will close schools for disabled
Travis Couture warns of tragic consequences from a bill closing schools for disabled students in Washington State.4 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘We demand millionaires and billionaires pay what they owe’: March supporting a wealth tax scheduled in Bellevue
The group聽Invest In Washington Now is organizing a march in Bellevue on April 12 to demonstrate the need for the now-defunct wealth tax.4 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Legislation capping rent increases makes its furthest progress yet in WA after passing in Senate
A bill that would cap rent increases passed in the Senate, but not before Democratic lawmakers amended it by raising the limit on rent increases to 10% plus inflation in a single year, an increase from the 7% cap the House approved last month.4 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Washington’s Joe Kent talks ‘Signal’ chat, Jan. 6 at first confirmation hearing
Joe Kent addresses key issues in confirmation hearing for National Counterterrorism Center, focusing on 'Signal' chat discussions.4 months ago
