Bills on the Move: Senate concurs in changes to SB 5974, House starts debate on million-dollar earners tax
Here's a roundup of some of the priority NPI bills that saw action in the Washington State Legislature on Monday, March 9th, 2026.
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75% of likely Washington voters back bill to strengthen qualifications and accountability for all sheriffs and police chiefs
Senate Bill 5974 is one of the most popular state legislative ideas we've ever tested in our public opinion research. The House of Representatives must hold a floor vote on it by 5 PM on Friday, March 6th for it to have a chance of reaching Governor Ferguson's desk.
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Senate Bill 5974 is one of the most popular state legislative ideas we've ever tested in our public opinion research. The House of Representatives must hold a floor vote on it by 5 PM on Friday, March 6th for it to have a chance of reaching Governor Ferguson's desk.
A plurality of Washington voters back lowering the threshold for drunk driving to a blood alcohol concentration of 0.05%
NPI's research suggests that even before hearing the evidence suggesting that Senate Bill 5067 will save lives, a near majority of the state's electorate is supportive of reducing the BAC limit for the first time in over a quarter century.
NPI's research suggests that even before hearing the evidence suggesting that Senate Bill 5067 will save lives, a near majority of the state's electorate is supportive of reducing the BAC limit for the first time in over a quarter century.
Militant right wing sheriff Keith Swank is openly inviting his Pierce County constituents to try to recall him — and they should
An individual who mocks lawmakers to their faces and vows to encourage breaking the laws of the jurisdiction they have sworn an oath to faithfully execute is not a person who should be in law enforcement -- period.
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An individual who mocks lawmakers to their faces and vows to encourage breaking the laws of the jurisdiction they have sworn an oath to faithfully execute is not a person who should be in law enforcement -- period.
The trigger-happy federal agents doing Donald Trump’s bidding are completely out of control — and no American is safe
From coast to coast, Americans are being harassed, assaulted, injured, and even murdered by sneering masked thugs hired to attack their countrymen as part of a vengeance presidency that is obsessed with hurting people for sport.
From coast to coast, Americans are being harassed, assaulted, injured, and even murdered by sneering masked thugs hired to attack their countrymen as part of a vengeance presidency that is obsessed with hurting people for sport.
Portland targeted for military occupation; Governor Tina Kotek says Trump regime has not been communicating with Oregon
"There is no national security threat in Portland. Our communities are safe and calm. I ask Oregonians to stay calm and enjoy a beautiful fall day," said Governor Tina Kotek.
"There is no national security threat in Portland. Our communities are safe and calm. I ask Oregonians to stay calm and enjoy a beautiful fall day," said Governor Tina Kotek.
Right wing movement figure Charlie Kirk has died after being shot in the neck on the campus of Utah Valley University
Kirk was the head of Turning Point, an organization known for sponsoring events for zealous right wing youth where Donald Trump was a featured speaker.
Kirk was the head of Turning Point, an organization known for sponsoring events for zealous right wing youth where Donald Trump was a featured speaker.
Donald Trump Junior suggests Portland and Seattle should be the Trump-Vance regime’s next invasion targets
Speaking to Newsmax's Carl Higbie, Donald Trump's eldest son threatened to take aim at the Pacific Northwest's largest cities, which strongly oppose the regime's horrific, corrupt, and immoral policies.
Speaking to Newsmax's Carl Higbie, Donald Trump's eldest son threatened to take aim at the Pacific Northwest's largest cities, which strongly oppose the regime's horrific, corrupt, and immoral policies.
Why repealing Oregon’s drug decriminalization laws would be a mistake
"If we really want to end the overdose and homelessness crises — in Oregon and around the country — we have to understand and follow the evidence, not the fearmongering," writes Maia Szalavitz.
Reject Initiative 2113 to keep reasonable safeguards on police pursuits in place
In this guest essay for The Cascadia Advocate, Sonia Joseph and Martina Morris explain why Washington voters should reject Initiative 2113 this November. …
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