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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

Special education spending, oversight top priorities for WA lawmakers This year, Washington state lawmakers are making big promises to fund and improve the education services that help roughly 158,449 disabled… READ MORE