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WA lawmakers to hear testimony on abortion bills On Tuesday, days after the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, state lawmakers will hear testimony on several bills intended to protect… READ MORE

Two weeks down, many more to go: Here’s a look at the bills WA lawmakers considered last week After a flurry of committee meetings, the second week of the state… READ MORE

WA lawmakers trying again to tax wealth, as part of nationwide effort Democrats in the Washington Legislature introduced a measure Thursday to tax Washingtonians who have more than $250 million…. READ MORE

Legislature must address WA nursing crisis Washington, like other states, is facing a health care problem, one that intensified during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The problem isn’t merely… READ MORE

WA lawmakers consider minimum wage requirement for incarcerated workers There are 2,200 incarcerated people across Washington who have jobs. They’re employed in prison facilities. They might be welders, food service… READ MORE