Senate passes Cantwell's Protect College Sports Act, sending bill to rein in collegiate 'chaos' to HouseWASHINGTON – More than two-thirds of the Senate voted late Monday night to pass legislation co-authored by Sen. Maria Cantwell aimed at restoring order to college sports, but the bill may face stiffer opposition in the House.Spokane Spokesman-Review7d agoWhole story →CultureGovernmentMaria Cantwellprotect college sports act passage
It’s worth hearing other side of the Protect College Sports Act debate | CommentarySomething was very noticeable about Saturday’s appearance of Senator Ted Cruz on ESPN’s “College Gameday” to support the Protect College Sports Act. Beyond the boos and derogatory chants from the Austin, Texas, crowd. It was more about what wasn’t seen.Spokane Spokesman-Review21d agoWhole story →GovernmentTed Cruzprotect college sports act debate
Maria Cantwell, Gonzaga's Mark Few urge Senate to pass 'Protect College Sports Act' before electionWASHINGTON – In an era when Republicans and Democrats seldom agree on anything, especially before a high-stakes election, Sen. Maria Cantwell hopes restoring order to college sports will be the rare issue that transcends partisan divisions in Congress.Spokane Spokesman-Review21d agoWhole story →GovernmentEducationMaria Cantwellprotect college sports act introduction
4,000 additional ballots in Washington rejected due to late postmark even as more voters use ballot drop boxesOLYMPIA – Spokane County bucked a statewide trend as one of 10 counties that saw a drop in the number of ballots rejected in the August primary due to a late postmark, according to a study published by Sen. Maria Cantwell.Spokane Spokesman-Review1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentMaria Cantwellwashington primary ballot rejections
JD Vance calls Ted Cruz 'authentic and likable' amid 2028 buzzVice President JD Vance is weighing in on a potential presidential run by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz.Spokane Spokesman-Review1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentTed Cruz2028 presidential buzz
Cantwell joins secretary of the interior in meeting for Spokane firesA top Trump official joined Washington Sen. Maria Cantwell Wednesday on a visit to Eastern Washington communities grappling with destructive wildfires, including a closed door meeting at the incident command post for the blazes in Spokane County.Spokane Spokesman-Review2mo agoWhole story →PlanetMaria Cantwellspokane wildfires response
With mail-in voting under threat, election officials say Washington voters should use drop boxes or mail ballots a week before Election DayEven if the high court doesn't strike down a Mississippi law and others like it that allow late-arriving ballots to be counted, Sen. Maria Cantwell warned Tuesday that Washington voters could see their ballots rejected this fall because of a U.S. Postal Service policy change that took effect in December. Under the new rule, mail is postmarked when it…Spokane Spokesman-Review3mo agoWhole story →GovernmentMaria Cantwellelection day voting rules
