Joseph O'Sullivan
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Olympia, WA, United States
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Some WA lawmakers are sidestepping the state's Public Records Act
Despite a 2019 state Supreme Court ruling, legislators are shielding documents by claiming a loophole of 'legislative privilege.' → Read More
Washington’s budget forecast grew $762M despite recession worries
When the state budget forecasters look at the economy, they see the uncertainty of the present moment: rising inflation and interest rates, global fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, tech compa → Read More
U.S. Congress: Kim Schrier defeats Matt Larkin in 8th District
The pediatrician from Sammamish defeated her Republican challenger Matt Larkin, 52% to 48%, The Associated Press declared on Thursday. → Read More
Hobbs defeats Anderson to remain Washington Secretary of State
After a tight race, Steve Hobbs will complete Kim Wyman's term and lead the state election office through 2024. → Read More
Secretary of State: Hobbs leads against challenger Anderson
Democratic incumbent Steve Hobbs is up 50% to 47% over nonpartisan challenger Julie Anderson after the first ballot drop Tuesday night. → Read More
Purple haze: The battle over WA state's political no-man's-lands
A handful of unassuming, ideologically split districts have become hotbeds of political power for both Washingtons. → Read More
Unlike other minimum wage fights, Tukwila's sees no opposition
If it passes, the city’s new $17-plus hourly wage would apply to businesses with 15 or more employees. → Read More
Democrats raising more than Republicans in Washington congressional races
As the midterm elections enter the final stretch, Democratic candidates in Washington’s two competitive U.S. House races are outraising their Republican rivals for the quarter. Meanwhile, Tiffany Smiley, the GOP candidate challenging Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, outraised the five-term incumbent this quarter – although Murray maintains a cash advantage. → Read More
WA state Supreme Court rules against Edmonds gun storage law
The Washington Supreme Court has ruled against an Edmonds gun storage ordinance in a court order reaffirming state law that local governments can't impose their own firearms regulations. → Read More
WA lawmakers debate limits to governor’s emergency powers after 2 years of COVID
Washington lawmakers have given two public hearings on proposals to put some curbs on Gov. Jay Inslee's powers. Some key Democratic leaders, however, don't appear in favor of the idea. → Read More
Gov. Inslee orders National Guard to help at hospitals, testing sites amid COVID-19 surge
As he dispatched National Guard members across the state, the governor also ordered a four-week pause on nonemergency procedures at hospitals and encouraged retired health-care workers to consider stepping back in. → Read More
Services set for Washington state Sen. Doug Ericksen
OLYMPIA — Services for Washington state Sen. Doug Ericksen will be held Wednesday in Bellingham. → Read More
Washington state Sen. Doug Ericksen dies after battle with COVID
Ericksen said last month that he tested positive for the coronavirus, although his cause of death was not immediately confirmed on Saturday. → Read More
Washington voters rejecting new 7% tax on capital gains in nonbinding advisory measure
OLYMPIA — Washington voters were rejecting a state advisory measure to adopt a new 7% tax on capital gains above $250,000 in Tuesday night’s election results. → Read More
With moratorium on utility shut-offs ending soon, Washington officials urge customers to make a plan
OLYMPIA — Washington officials are urging people who are behind on water and energy bills to check in with their utility companies before the state’s temporary moratorium on service shut-offs ends next month. → Read More
Inslee extends eviction ban in Washington through Sept. 30 to give more time for COVID-19 aid to help
Gov. Jay Inslee Thursday announced an extension of the ban on evictions through Sept. 30 in an effort to help Washington tenants navigate the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
Inslee: Washington has entered its fourth wave of COVID-19
OLYMPIA — Washington state has entered its fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic as cases continue to rise, Gov. Jay Inslee said Thursday. → Read More
Police in Washington who see fellow officer using excessive force must intervene, Legislature says
OLYMPIA — The Washington Legislature on Tuesday passed a bill to require law enforcement officers to intervene if they witness another officer using excessive force in an encounter. → Read More
Washington state suspends rollout of Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine as feds review clotting
Washington state on Tuesday paused the administration of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine doses in Washington state. → Read More
Inslee signs bill restoring voting rights to Washingtonians with felonies upon release from prison
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday signed a bill restoring the right to vote for Washingtonians convicted of felonies automatically upon their release from incarceration. → Read More