Equity Washington will give parents paid family leave Gov. Jay Inslee signs the new family leave law. The bill's main sponsor, Sen. Joe Fain, is on the left, holding a child. by John Stang / July 5, 2017
Politics School funding fix: Not even close, says McCleary lawyer The Temple of Justice, home to Washington's State Supreme Court. by John Stang / July 5, 2017
Politics In nick of time, Legislature approves budget The Washington State Capitol by John Stang / June 30, 2017
Politics Budget deal: Seattle will pay to fund schools Washington's state capitol building is seen across Capitol Lake. by John Stang / June 29, 2017
Politics In Olympia, lawmakers see the finish line The state Capitol building in Olympia. by John Stang / June 27, 2017
Politics At community colleges, who pays for tech upgrade fail? Students Students at Seattle Central College are paying extra for computer modernization as are students statewide. by John Stang / June 26, 2017
Politics State shutdown could wreck your 4th — and a lot more The Capitol Building in Olympia, Washington. by John Stang / June 21, 2017
Politics 9-year-old wants to make Bigfoot state's official 'cryptid' North Face of Mount Baker by John Stang / June 15, 2017
Politics Inslee: Budget deadline is non-negotiable Gov. Jay Inslee at a recent press conference. by John Stang / June 12, 2017