Black lawmakers at odds with Ferguson over $100M police hiring plan
Washington’s new Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson has vowed to veto any state budget bill that does not include $100 million for ...
Washington governor rescinds wildlife commission appointments
The latest appointments to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission were sent back to the governor's office on Wednesday, ...
Statewide student meals initiative in Washington hits legislative challenges
House and Senate proposals, with sponsors from both parties, would require schools to provide free lunches to all students ...
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WA Senate Democrats approve changes to parents’ ‘bill of rights’
Washington Senate Democrats on Wednesday approved changes to an initiative passed last year that establishes a parental “bill of rights” for families with children in the state’s K-12 schools.
From the Editor: Making sense of all the chaos as Trump attempts to reshape our world
It’s been just over two weeks since Inauguration Day. Here’s our work so far and a renewed invitation to help shape our coverage.
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Ferguson Announces Formation of Data Center Workgroup
Gov. Bob Ferguson spearheads initiative to examine data centers' impact on Washington's economy and environment. Dive into the discussion on the balance between growth and sustainability.