Supreme Court Justice Stevens’ private papers open … WASHINGTON (AP) — Newly opened records that belonged to Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens give the public a behind-the-scenes glimpse at his decades on the court, including the tense struggle over the 2000 presidential election and major cases on affirmative action and abortion. Documents that became available Tuesday show the justices’ strong, personal reactions […]
Washington AG Bob Ferguson announces campaign for … Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson launched an exploratory campaign for governor on Tuesday, one day after incumbent Jay Inslee announced he won’t run again.
Hitting 50, Heritage Foundation looks to move past … The Heritage Foundation is having a midlife transformation. At the age of 50, the conservative think tank is rethinking itself and testing whether it’s possible for the conservative Washington institution to get edgy. Heritage has long been at the center of what some on the anti-establishment right have disparagingly dubbed “Conservatism Inc.” — the network of […]
Oregon lawmakers advance bill on abortion, trans … Oregon lawmakers have advanced a sweeping bill intended to protect abortion and gender-affirming health care for transgender people by boosting legal safeguards and expanding access and insurance coverage.
Oregon Republicans try to stall bill on abortion, … Republican lawmakers in Oregon sought to stall a sweeping bill that would expand access to abortion and gender-affirming health care for transgender people ahead of its scheduled vote on the state House floor on Monday.
Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr sues over removal from … HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr asked a court Monday to allow for her return to the House floor after she was silenced and barred for chiding her Republican colleagues over legislation to restrict gender-affirming health care and for encouraging protesters. Attorneys for the first-term lawmaker sued in state district court in […]
Feds: Hospitals that denied emergency abortion broke … WASHINGTON (AP) — Two hospitals that refused to provide an emergency abortion to a pregnant woman who was experiencing premature labor put her life in jeopardy and violated federal law, a first-of-its-kind investigation by the federal government has found. The findings, revealed in documents obtained by The Associated Press, are a warning to hospitals around […]
Democratic Washington Gov. Jay Inslee won’t seek … SEATTLE (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inlsee, a Democrat who has sought to make the state a leader on progressive policies from climate change to gun violence prevention, said Monday he will not seek a fourth term in office. The 72-year-old’s announcement clears the way for younger members of the party to run. Attorney General […]
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee says he won’t seek a fourth … Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) announced on Monday that he will not seek reelection for a fourth term next year. “Serving the people as governor of Washington state has been my greatest honor. During a decade of dynamic change, we’ve made Washington a beacon for progress for the nation. I’m ready to pass the torch,” […]
Abortion, gun votes likely to split Oregon House The Oregon House set votes this week on abortion and firearms legislation that will divide the political parties, unlike multimillion-dollar packages for homelessness and housing and semiconductor manufacturing that largely united the parties during the first half of the 2023 session.
