This year, in response to several high profile tragedies, the legislature passed SB 5912 – toughening penalties against drunk drivers. Among other things, the bill directed the Washington State Traffic…
Category: The Advance
How do the states looking to land the 777X truly stack up?
When 15 different states are competing to build the 777X, it’s tough to memorize all their names, much less how each state compares to the others. Everett Herald reporter Dan…
Protecting the rights of Washington’s veterans and servicemembers
At a press conference this morning, joined by a group of lawmakers from both sides of the aisle, Attorney General Bob Ferguson rolled out his 2014 legislative agenda — one…
Marriage equality one year later
On December 6th 2012, hundreds of Washington couples and their families gathered in courthouses, places of worship and family homes alike to commit their lives to each other. That day…
Taxes for transportation: Getting the green light in red and blue states
House and Senate negotiators working on a new package for transportation may take some solace from the knowledge that they are not alone: State legislatures across the country are increasing…