OLYMPIA -- Senate Democrats tried a new way to bring the Reproductive Parity Act to the floor through a parliamentary procedure. After failing Tuesday in an attempt with one manuever -- known as the 9th Order -- on a 23-25 vote, they moved this morning…
OLYMPIA -- Citing health concerns, Rep. Richard DeBolt said today he is stepping down as House Republican leader. DeBolt, a Chehalis resident first elected in 1996, suffered an unspecified health emergency on the evening of April 10 at his home, a statement from the House…
OLYMPIA -- The House and Senate are expected to vote on a boatload of bills today on a wide variety of topics. That's because any bill not connected to the budget, that has passed one chamber must pass the other chamber by 5 p.m. Otherwise,…
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