Policy Blog – January 12, 2026 – 2026 State Legislative Session Kicks Off With Budget and Health Care Debates Ahead
The 2026 legislative session of the Washington State Legislature began Monday, kicking off the 60-day short session that will run through mid-March. Lawmakers from both chambers return to Olympia following an active pre session period, with dozens of bills already pre filed on issues ranging from health care and education to housing and affordability. The […]