OLYMPIA, Wash. – A new law aimed at improving solid waste management in Washington is moving through the legislature.

Supporters of this bill said they want changes to protect people’s financial livelihoods by limiting the amount that can be ...

No debate was allowed by lawmakers during the floor session Monday due to a prevailing motion made by House Majority Leader ...

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) is facing the toughest fight of his Senate leadership career amid sharp attacks from his party’s base over his vote to advance a House ...

Local journalism, especially in rural areas, has been on life support for years, and Washington lawmakers think they’ve found ...

Dogs, cats and cows are the subjects of legislation under consideration at the Illinois Capitol. State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, has filed 23 bills this year ...

All three of Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ appointees to the library board — Rapert, Shari Bales of Hot Springs and ...

A renewed attempt to enact a state-run paid worker leave plan bit the dust Saturday in a Senate committee, as changes made to ...

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-NY) decision to advance a Republican spending bill set off a wave of anger on the Left and possibly opened the door for Rep. Alexandria ...

The Senate has passed a Republican-led six-month spending bill hours before a government shutdown, overcoming sharp ...

Ten Democrats joined Republicans to surpass the 60-vote threshold, with the measure advancing by a 62-38 vote.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) announced Friday afternoon that the Senate would begin voting immediately on a ...