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Monday, January 13

WA bill would offer unemployment benefits to immigrants not authorized to work in U.S. State lawmakers have limited power over federal immigration enforcement. But in Washington’s upcoming legislative session, legislators… READ MORE

Friday, January 10

4 things to expect from WA’s 2025 legislative session Washington state lawmakers will convene in Olympia next week for a 105-day marathon legislative session. Leaders offered a preview of their… READ MORE

Thursday, January 9

New law restrains boaters from approaching endangered orcas Under a new law, Washington boaters must stay 1,000 yards away from southern resident killer whales (SRKW) at all times. The law… READ MORE

Wednesday, January 8

Vandana Slatter chosen to fill vacant Eastside WA state Senate seat The Metropolitan King County Council promoted state Rep. Vandana Slatter to the state Senate on Tuesday, unanimously choosing her… READ MORE

Tuesday, January 7

Bill would give WA jails independent oversight After wrongful death claims shuttered one Washington jail last year and threatened to close another, a lawmaker is again trying to create an… READ MORE