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A proposed WA law requires clergy to report child abuse, neglect
Washington is one of a handful of states that exempt clergy from reporting suspected abuse. Some lawmakers are trying to change that.
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WA Democrats hid messages on Chinese American History Month bill
Records obtained by Crosscut show that House lawmakers used 'legislative privilege' to shield emails, memos and text messages from public view.
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How WA's legislature is addressing the housing crisis in 2023
Lawmakers aim to tackle housing costs from all angles, including construction, subsidized housing, homeless services, zoning and renter protections.
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What happened after the Jan. 6 confrontation in Olympia?
Since the 2021 attack on the capitol campus, security has increased, two people have faced prosecution and reporters continue to feel the shock.
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Some WA lawmakers are sidestepping the state's Public Records Act
Despite a 2019 state Supreme Court ruling, legislators are shielding documents by claiming a loophole of 'legislative privilege.'