OLYMPIA -- How many times have you wondered "Gee, what's the sales tax rate around here?" OK, we haven't wondered that very often, either, because it usually becomes clear when one goes through the checkout lane and looks at the receipt. But for those of…
Not your usual attire for lobbyists at a bill hearing, motorcyclists lobby for a bill to let them ride helmet free. OLYMPIA – Motorcyclists made their annual plea to the Legislature to let them ride without helmets in Washington state, citing everything from accident statistics…
Jimmy Kimmel mentioned that Washington state is looking for marijuana experts to help with its new legalization law. Heres today's story from Page 1 on the paper. It's nice to get a little state recognition, but seriously, this is the best they can do? A…
OLYMPIA -- Some hot button issues for legislative committees today, with a hearing on a bill that involves abortion in the morning. The House Health Care Committee had a full room for a hearing on the Reproductive Parity Act, which would require insurance plans in…
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