WASHINGTON STATE

Washington State House Democrats

HOUSE DEMOCRATS

Friday, June 9

Seattle’s tiny homes get a big upgrade Faced with a growing homelessness crisis, Seattle’s choices in how it uses scarce land and funding can mean the difference between hundreds of… READ MORE

Thursday, June 8

State hauls in over $550M from second cap-and-trade auction Washington’s second quarterly auction for pollution allowances will likely bring in more than $557 million, a higher-than-expected jump in revenue that… READ MORE

Wednesday, June 7

WA ban on sale of AR-15s and other semi-automatic rifles can go forward, judge rules A federal judge Tuesday denied an attempt to halt Washington’s new ban on the sale… READ MORE

Tuesday, June 6

Editorial: Use WA capital gains tax bonanza on schools most in need of repairs It was a controversial idea. Tax the state’s ultra-wealthy on the proceeds from the sale of… READ MORE

Monday, June 5

The Pierce County ferry system is under stress. Island residents just want it to work Ferry breakdowns can leave residents, including students as young as third-graders, stranded on the island… READ MORE