legislation
Bill would allow dental hygienists to administer topical pain relievers
By Lucas Wiseman The Columbian/Murrow News Service Dental hygienists may be able to help alleviate the pain of a dentist visit if legislation passes in the House of Representatives this session. House Bill […]
Rivers aims to ease environmental requirement for local governments
By Lucas Wiseman The Columbian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA-- Local towns and cities may soon be free of an unfunded mandate requiring all publicly owned vehicles to convert to using biofuel or electricity […]
Harris’ bill receives hearing in Senate committee
By Lucas Wiseman The Columbian/Murrow News Service OLYMPIA-- Pharmacists may soon be added to the Legend Drug Act, thanks to a bill by Rep. Paul Harris, R-Vancouver. House Bill 1182 creates a “technical […]
Video of congressional hearing on Pearson Air Museum
In case you didn't feel like waking up early to catch the 7 a.m. webcast of Thursday's congressional hearing on the Pearson Air Museum, The Columbian has you covered. Below are […]
Herrera Beutler’s bill would penalize fraudulent government contractors
After a company gets busted for lying about its qualifications in order to score a federal transportation contract, there's no law in place preventing that fraudulent business from applying for […]