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OLYMPIA — Dave Reich, executive director of the Washington Economic Revenue and Forecast Council, provided an updated economic forecast for the state during the council’s regular Feb. 14 revenue review meeting in Olympia. “I think that's probably the main message, is it's not a recession,” Reich said. “That's not part of our base case, but just a slowly growing economy.” Reich elaborated on what it means to forecast a slow-growth economy. “Nationally that means slow...

OLYMPIA — Washington public school students may soon be required to take a financial education class prior to graduating high school. On Wednesday, a bill that would make the requirement a …

Supplemental budgets to be negotiated

Each chamber released their proposals Monday.

OLYMPIA, Wash.- A policy which would allow local governments to change their elections from odd to even years has passed the Washington State House.

OLYMPIA, Wash.- A bill which would triple the penalty for violating the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) has passed the Washington State House along party lines.

Among the states that have legalized recreational cannabis, Washington was a pioneer. Back in 2012, the Evergreen State was the first to move forward with...

Four legislative Democrats want the DUI level dropped from .08 blood alcohol content to .05 percent.

Four legislative Democrats want the DUI level dropped from .08 blood alcohol content to .05 percent.

Four legislative Democrats want the DUI level dropped from .08 blood alcohol content to .05 percent.