Washington state lawmakers have abandoned an attempt to limit the cost of ride-hailing fares during large public events. Senate Bill 5600 would have restricted fares to 120% of what a… Read More
The Washington state Senate on Wednesday passed a bill that aims to protect kids from the potentially harmful impacts of social media apps such as Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube.… Read More
Washington state lawmakers are moving ahead on legislation that aims to protect kids from the addictive impacts of social media apps. Legislative committees in both the House and Senate on… Read More
After a big sporting event or arena concert, fans flood city streets in search of a Lyft or Uber ride. To help meet demand, ride-hailing companies tack on surge fees… Read More
Opponents rallied at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia on Tuesday to voice their displeasure for a bill being considered by the legislature that would impose a 6% tax on… Read More
The Washington State Legislature passed a bipartisan proposal from Attorney General Bob Ferguson to create an Artificial Intelligence Task Force that will help lawmakers better understand the benefits and risks… Read More
Washington state Rep. Amy Walen went to the state’s capitol planning to work on gun violence and affordable housing. But when she arrived in Olympia, Walen discovered an additional important… Read More
The Washington state Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved legislation to limit robocalls and empower residents and the state’s attorney general to sue companies over unwanted calls. In February, the House… Read More
Lawmakers pondering the relevance of a dinosaur leg bone moved a step closer to designating the unique find as Washington state’s official dinosaur on Monday. A bill to make Suciasaurus… Read More
Washington state lawmakers are considering new rules that aim to limit robocalls and empower residents to sue companies over unwanted calls. The legislation is part of a broader effort initiated… Read More
Successful tech ventures don’t materialize in a vacuum. They need talented, skilled leaders and employees, and capital and customers to fund their ventures. And they benefit from supportive policy makers… Read More
If you were counting on generous rebates from Washington state to help cover the cost of an electric vehicle purchase, you’re probably out of luck — at least for the… Read More
Washington state lawmakers have approved first-of-its kind legislation that sets a minimum wage and other benefits for Lyft and Uber drivers, while maintaining their status as gig workers and not… Read More
Tech workers, business owners, public policy advocates and private citizens weighed in this week in favor of and against a proposed capital gains tax in Washington state. A remote hearing… Read More
In the 1980s, when Laura Ruderman was a teen in New York City walking to the gym after high school, she would pass a homeless man at the 86th Street… Read More
Last Thursday, a multi-billion-dollar transportation package emerged from the Washington State Senate Transportation Committee as three bills: Senate Bills 5970, 5971, and 5972. In addition to the biggest element of… Read More
Just a few days after Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan proclaimed Friday, Jan. 18, “Paul G. Allen Day,” the Washington State Legislature took time out to honor the late Microsoft co-founder… Read More
A new bill in the Washington State House of Representatives seeks to regulate testing of autonomous vehicles, deal with insurance issues, and potentially create a mechanism for licensing driverless car… Read More
A trimmed-back bill to change what is allowed in non-compete agreements passed the Washington House 97-0 Wednesday. It now goes to the state Senate. House Republicans negotiated changes in the… Read More
Flying your drone over another person’s private property could get harder. A bill to forbid privately owned drones from flying over someone else’s private property without the owner’s permission has… Read More
Two measures that would have lent a hand to Washington state’s fledgling space industry have been stalled in committee and aren’t likely to win approval during the state Legislature’s current session, the bills’… Read More
Recognizing that cellphones are now used for more than talking and texting, the Washington state legislature was seeking to make laws more strict by essentially banning all phone usage in the car. But… Read More
