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Olympia bill would decriminalize certain levels of drug possession, and expand treatment resources Nearly a decade ago, Washington became one of the very first states to legalize the sale of… READ MORE

Legislature approves $2.2 billion in coronavirus relief A bill that allocates $2.2 billion in federal COVID-19 relief funding in areas ranging from vaccine administration to schools resuming in-person learning was… READ MORE

Emerging racial disparities found in Washington state’s data on early vaccination efforts The first months of Washington state’s vaccination drive have brought emerging racial disparities among those receiving the small… READ MORE

Inslee signs bill to raise unemployment benefit, freeze taxes paid by businesses Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has signed an unemployment insurance bill to help businesses and workers affected by the… READ MORE

Bill seeks to ban Native American mascots in WA schools Ivy Pete is a student at North Central High School in Spokane and a member of the Pyramid Lake-Paiute Tribe… READ MORE