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Democrats may face an uphill battle in their bid to win back the Washington state Senate. Early primary election returns Tuesday night showed Republicans…
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Washington state Senators are giving themselves a pay raise. They will get $120 a day in per diem when they are in session -- up from the current $90 a…
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Washington lawmakers convene Monday for what could prove to be the most partisan session in a decade.Control of the Washington Senate is up for grabs this…
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The Washington Senate has passed a two-year operating budget on a 44 to 4 vote. It now goes to the House for debate.The sudden momentum in Olympia Friday…
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Washington state Senator Mike Carrell of Lakewood has died from complications related to treatment for a pre-leukemia blood disorder. The Republican’s…
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For the second time this week, minority Democrats in the Washington Senate have tried to force a vote on a controversial insurance measure that deals with…
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OLYMPIA, Wash. – The serious illness of a Washington state Senator could threaten to alter the balance of power in that legislative chamber. The majority…
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OLYMPIA, Wash. - Three months ago, 23 Republicans and two breakaway Democrats seized control of the Washington state Senate. At the time, Majority Leader…
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OLYMPIA, Wash. – Democrats in the Washington Senate are on the attack over a series of Republican-backed education reform measures. At a news conference…
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OLYMPIA, Wash. – The partisan fallout continues in the Washington state Senate over its response to how a controversial Republican senator treats staff.…