Hundreds of parents, children and other concerned citizens came to the state Capitol Thursday to attend a public hearing and testify on a controversial sex education bill. The measure would require it be taught in all Washington’s public schools, from kindergarten through high school. Washington House Republicans’ John Sattgast filed this report from Olympia.

While some residents, particularly in the rural areas of Washington struggle to make ends meet, state government is flush with money – and even more revenue is anticipated, according to a report released Wednesday in Olympia. House Republicans say it’s time to give some of it back to Washington’s taxpayers. Washington House Republicans’ John Sattgast reports.

Lawmakers in Olympia say the training given to guards at county and city jails is inadequate, and they’ve got a bill designed fix that.  Dan Frizzell from the House Democratic Caucus has more.