WA senator insists controversial remarks on parents’ rights taken out of context
Washington State Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, is standing by comments he made last week to a Fox News ...
Washington's Senate majority leader says quote on youth mental health was taken out of context
In a Fox News interview on Feb. 5, Sen. Jamie Pedersen was quoted as saying 13-year-olds have a “complete right” to make ...
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WA senator sparks fury with description of 40-year-old law limiting parental rights
State Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen didn’t foresee the furor that would erupt over his description of a ...
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‘Why would he say that?’ Jake & Spike break down senator’s controversial Parents’ Bill of Rights comments
Washington Democratic Senator Jamie Pedersen had a few standout comments concerning House Bill 1296, a measure about parental ...
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WA Democrats debating ‘tax the rich’ property plan as alternative to cap increase
Lawmakers are exploring a plan to create a tax exemption for primary homes while placing a heavier burden on luxury ...
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Welch: State Democrats’ bill would undermine parental rights
They seem more interested in empowering the state than protecting family autonomy. State Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, recently stated that kids as young as 13 should be able to ...
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WA Democrats back bill to raise revenue. But critics say folks ‘not in the mood’ for more taxes
Braun also pointed to a recent business-sponsored poll that found 76% of voters think the Legislature already has the funding it needs to address critical issues. More taxes could spike the cost of ...
Seattle Public Schools seeks $60 million from state to prevent budget cuts
In one scenario posed by the district, it would have to make up to $28.6 million in school staff and program cuts unless it gets help from the Legislature.
House Democrats begin push to repeal Washington’s cap on property tax hikes
Lawmakers are looking to increase the 1% cap on property taxes, which could generate millions in state revenue.
Gov. Ferguson, AG Brown and lawmakers are up for pay raises. How much will they make?
Their salaries are set every two years by the Washington Citizens Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials.
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Gov. Ferguson, AG Brown and lawmakers are up for pay raises. How much will they make?
House Speaker Laurie Jinkins and Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen, for example, would go from making $70,716 to $75,688 effective July 1, then $80,494 beginning in July 2026. Of note ...