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Why you should pay attention to the 2023 Washington Legislature
The legislative session kicks off today in Olympia, and state lawmakers have a full agenda: gun regulations, education, big budget questions and more.
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Can Washington prisons change the culture of corrections?
Officials are trying a new program inspired by Norway to improve quality of life. The challenge is convincing officers to change their approach.
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Some farmers question WA state's plan to pay workers overtime
Implementing the 40-hour work week could cause a financial challenge for tree-fruit growers, where mechanization is minimal.
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Washington state may boost 988 hotline funding as demand grows
An expanded budget for the new suicide and mental health crisis line would support rapid-response teams and marketing efforts.
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WA parents push back against proposal to lower required school age
A bill that aims to improve early learning would lower Washington's compulsory education starting age from 8 to 6.