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FAYETTEVILLE -- State and local officials had differing interpretations of some new laws at a Thursday morning forum to discuss how those laws will impact future elections.

Understand the updated fireworks regulations across Washington counties for July 4 celebrations in 2025. Stay informed and celebrate safely.

Fee hikes for hunting and fishing licenses and workplace protections for immigrants are among the Washington state laws going into effect July 1.

Ban on AI regulations that could’ve undermined WA laws ditched from GOP megabill JAKE GOLDSTEIN-STREET Washington State Standard Jul 3, 2025 Updated Jul 3, 2025 ...

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The proposal evolved from a straightforward 10-year ban on state regulation of AI, to tying that ban to billions in federal funding for broadband internet access. States could’ve lost the money ...

WASHINGTON—The sudden rise and fall of a ban on state artificial-intelligence laws exposed the deep divisions between the pro-tech and MAGA wings of the Republican Party, a rift that has ...

Washington state laws taking effect this week raise the gas tax and hunting fees, and provide immigrant workplace protections and tribal warrant frameworks for justice.

For the first time in more than 50 years, a Washington ferry will be built out of state after a Florida-based company won the bid.

Some new laws took effect immediately while others had a longer wait time. A number of them kick in this week, including a gas-tax hike of 6 cents per gallon and protections for immigrant workers.