Frank Chopp, former WA House speaker and tireless advocate, dies at 71
An advocate for health care and low-income housing, Frank Chopp was the longest-serving House speaker in the state's history ...
In Session: Senate leader says with changes, rent stabilization bill could pass
Pedersen said that number might have to change to get enough votes to pass the bill out of the Senate Housing Committee or off the floor. The bill passed out of the House by a 53-42 vote on March 10.
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Goaltender Darcy Kuemper, whom Washington traded to Los Angeles for Pierre-Luc Dubois last offseason, stymies his former team in Kings’ 3-0 win. Dubois, who returns to Los Angeles for the first ...
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Trailblazer lies in state at the state Capitol
IS LYING IN STATE ON THE SECOND FLOOR AT THE STATE CAPITOL. HE PASSED AWAY AT THE AGE OF 96. HE WAS FROM HOLMES COUNTY AND WAS THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN MEMBER OF STATE LEGISLATURE SINCE THE ...
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Protest to amplify women, LGBTQIA+ voices held at Hawaii State Capitol
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A protest aimed at women’s rights and LGBTQIA+ took place at the state capitol Saturday. Pride at Work’s Hawaii chapter organized the event to mark International ...
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Spin Control: Sending a message isn’t the best use of legislators’ time right now
Or, taken together, that Washington is such a diverse or officious state that it can manage an underwater forest and a cactus. Or that Washington lawmakers have too much time on their hands.
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Here is a snapshot of legislation that addresses housing and homelessness in WA state
Some bills that address housing and homelessness are still alive in the Washington State Legislature, but a deadline looms for them to stay alive in the current session. March 12 is the last day for ...
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Here’s a look at the bills that received focus this week at the State Capitol
The beverages bill – Senate Bill 202 – calls for state regulations on intoxicating drinks derived from cannabis that have begun appearing in gas stations and vape shops. It would grant the Department ...
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‘Call to action’: Pride at Work-Hawaiʻi hosts protest at state Capitol for equality, fairness
The voices of women, LGBTQIA+ community members and their allies will be lifted and amplified today in the fight for justice and equity during an event seeking equality, fairness and dignity in ...
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Hundreds gather at Oregon State Capitol for 'Stand Up for Science' rally
Hundreds gathered at the Oregon State Capitol on Friday as part of a nationwide "Stand Up for Science" rally advocating for federal support of research and scientists. Scientists, students ...
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Survey: 1 in 5 Oregon State Capitol workers have experienced harassment, discrimination
About 20% of Oregon State Capitol employees have experienced harassment or discrimination in the past five years, according to survey results presented Wednesday to the Joint Conduct Committee.