After a vigorous hours-long debate that began the night before, Washington state Democrats in the House of Representatives voted to pass legislation that would require would-be gun owners to obtain a ...

State Rep. Thomas Walsh (D-Peabody) was among those urging passage of the bill requiring hospitality worker recognition ...

The bill's proponents suggest it would increase intellectual diversity. Its opponents consider it an attack on research and ...

After a vigorous hours-long debate that began the night before, Washington State Democrats in the House of Representatives on ...

I reacted to Jeff Walsh’s letter with shared anger and sympathy, even though the circumstances of our military service differ ...

The government runs out of funding Friday at midnight, leaving Democrats to decide whether to help Republicans pass a bill to ...

NY, said he plans to vote for a Republican bill to fund the government through September, paving the way for other Democrats ...

Lawmakers and advocates are hoping to write a new chapter this session in their years-long journey to reduce human trafficking in Massachusetts.

The Washington House has passed a bill restricting the presence of out-of-state militia within the state’s borders, a move ...

The bill mandates enhanced background checks conducted through the Washington State Patrol’s firearms background check ...