White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion In a two-page document, Matthew J. Vaeth, the acting director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, instructs federal agencies…
The House Hot Sheet for Week 3 of the 2025 Legislative Session
Monday Week three of the legislative session begins with a hearing in the Housing Committee on bipartisan legislation to allow greater freedom to use homes on wheels as official dwellings….
Rep. Shelley Kloba Introduces the People’s Privacy Act Ahead of Data Privacy Day
OLYMPIA – In an age where personal data has become the new gold rush, Rep. Shelley Kloba (D–Kenmore) has introduced the People’s Privacy Act to protect the autonomy, safety, and…
Monday, January 27
Top gun control bills to watch in Washington’s Legislature Washington state already has some of the nation’s strictest gun control laws. But some legislators want to make them even tougher,…
The Speaker’s Scoop: The inaugural episode
Welcome to The Speaker’s Scoop, a behind-the-scenes podcast with Washington Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins. In this first episode, Speaker Jinkins talks about the ceremonial aspects of the first…