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A pair of bills that target the fast-rising rate of opioid addiction and overdose deaths passed this week in the state Senate. Tracy Ellis reports.

A seemingly feel-good bill from middle school students on the teaching of the Pledge of Allegiance is dead at the hands of state Senate Democrats. Tracy Ellis explains.

Schools that struggle to pay for construction projects may have a new source of funding in the future. Tracy Ellis reports.

Reducing chronic student absenteeism is the goal of legislation that advanced out of the state Senate. Tracy Ellis reports.

At a time when crime seems out of control, a bill described as a victim-centered, trauma-informed response to sexual assault in the legal system passed in the state Senate. Tracy Ellis explains.

Sen. Schoesler talks about the death of controversial bill that would have increased property tax rate hikes and his legislation to speed up the liquor license approval process.

Sen. Brad Hawkins on the KOZI Morning News talking about the legislative process, a proposal to increase property tax rate hikes, his ‘Walking Start to Running Start’ bill, JC Baldwin being confirmed to the Transportation Commission, and more.

A highly acclaimed bill from middle school students that would require schools to teach the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance is teetering on the brink of death in the state Senate. Tracy Ellis explains.

A bill that aims to get a handle on Washington’s ‘forever chemical’ problem by launching a study of what was once human waste cleared the state Senate. Tracy Ellis reports.

A State Senator believes caring for the environment is a collaborative effort that needs the help of private landowners. His bill that just passed in the Senate aims to better compensate them for that help. Tracy Ellis explains.

State Senators were busy as bees passing legislation this (Mon) morning to help pollinators. Tracy Ellis reports