Senate begins to switch gears with Trump Cabinet nearly complete
The GOP-controlled chamber has confirmed 18 of Trump's 22 Cabinet positions, freeing up valuable floor time for legislation ...
Senate Republicans approve budget framework, pushing past Democratic objections after all-night vote
Republican senators pushed a $340 billion budget framework to passage over Democratic objections after a nearly all-night ...
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Washington Senate committee passes right-to-appraisal bill, moves to Rules Committee
The Washington Senate Business, Financial Services and Trade Committee passed a right-to-appraisal bill without any amendments Thursday.  SB5721 would require insurance policies to include a ...
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Washington Senate panel advances age-based restrictions for social media platforms
A Senate committee advanced a proposal on party lines Thursday to put responsibilities and restrictions on online companies and platforms that serve kids and teens. Supporters say the standards protec ...
Democrats use Senate ‘vote-a-rama’ to target Elon Musk
Democrats have planned a tranche of amendments that challenge or limit the authority of Musk, the billionaire adviser to ...
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Ban on flavored vape products advances in Washington Legislature
Jovelle Tamayo/Bloomberg via Getty Images A proposal to ban flavored vapor and tobacco products in Washington state has ...
WA Senate passes parking bill as one step to boost housing supply
Washington lawmakers are trying to ease the way for more housing. The state Senate passed a bill to lower the parking space ...
Trump loyalist Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI director by the Senate despite deep Democratic doubts
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday narrowly voted to confirm Kash Patel as director of the FBI, moving to place him atop the ...
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Washington senate moves rent cap bill forward, but not without a fight
The Washington Senate's rent control discussions ignite debate on housing affordability and tenant rights across the state.
Scramble for McConnell’s Senate seat underway with signs of a bruising GOP primary ahead
The scramble to fill Mitch McConnell’s Senate seat in Kentucky began as soon as the Republican revealed he won’t seek ...
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Washington's Legislature has more Black members than ever
Nearly 10% of Washington state lawmakers are Black, a record number that has been years in the making. Why it matters: Having ...