A person who intentionally exposes a sexual partner to HIV could no longer be charged with a felony under a bill passed by the state Legislature.

 

 

The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.

Tracy Ellis and Mikaela Hobson take a look back at this week in Olympia.

 

 

The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.

Members of the Senate Republican Caucus discuss homelessness funding in the 2020 Supplemental State Operating Budget during a news conference at the State Capitol.

 

The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.

The history and contributions of Chinese Americans in Washington were recognized on the state Senate floor.

 

 

The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.

Tracy Ellis and Mikaela Hobson take a look back at this week in Olympia.

 

 

The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.

Some teachers like to job-share, but commonsense bipartisan legislation to allow it to happen in our state appears dead. Senator Mike Padden’s bill in the legislature would let school districts split benefits of the job-sharing teachers.

 

The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.

State Senate Republicans met with reporters to discuss the legislative session. Senators Shelly Short and Hans Zeiger say they are finding ways to work with Democrats, especially when it comes to homelessness.

The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.

Tracy Ellis and Mikaela Hobson take a look back at this week in Olympia.

 

 

The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.

Tracy Ellis takes a look back at this week in Olympia.

 

The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.

People with severe mental illness who are in and out of mental hospitals and jails because they refuse treatment could soon get some help.

State Senator Steve O’Ban is sponsoring a bill that would allow courts to assign a special guardian to make care decisions for those who are incapable of recognizing their need for help.

 

He held a press conference, which was followed by a hearing. Both included gut-wrenching statements and testimony that you can hear now.

The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.