WASHINGTON STATE

Washington State House Democrats

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Friday, October 24

WA governor moves to improve state consultation with tribes Gov. Bob Ferguson signed an executive order Wednesday to strengthen how the state consults and works with Native American tribes in… READ MORE

Thursday, October 23

WA homebuyers in flood-prone areas are stranded amid government shutdown It’s October. Halloween decorations are up. Leaves are changing colors. Pumpkin spice lattes are back. And it is time to… READ MORE

Wednesday, October 22

Feds searched security systems at 18 WA police agencies, report finds At least three Seattle-area police departments changed their surveillance programs this week after learning U.S. Border Patrol had searched… READ MORE

Tuesday, October 21

ICE windfall from Trump megabill fuels surveillance juggernaut Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is on a surveillance spending spree: The agency is using much of its windfall from this summer’s… READ MORE

Monday, October 20

SNAP benefits on pace to run out in two weeks if shutdown persists As the federal government shutdown extends to day 17, and with congressional leaders nowhere near negotiating, state… READ MORE