Politics Exotic dancers face workplace hazards. Could the Legislature help? Washington Democrats may introduce a bill to address pay inconsistency and legal protections for dancers. by John Stang / January 9, 2019
Equity Dental health care options start to expand Thanks to the Legislature, $16 million is going into expanding services and capacity in Washington state. by John Stang / September 25, 2018
Politics Pasco police criticized for Spanish lesson from Border Patrol Some say the decision to have Border Patrol teach Pasco officers Spanish is a power move meant to intimidate local Latinos. by John Stang / July 9, 2018
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 Teen wage bills to get new examination Sen. Michael Baumgartner by John Stang / January 31, 2015
Equity House committee gives $12 minimum wage a lift Rep. Mike Sells, D-Everett by John Stang / January 29, 2015
Politics Prospects for statewide $12 minimum wage may be improving Rep. Mike Sells, D-Everett by John Stang / January 26, 2015
Politics Bills percolating to help homeless students in state schools Veteran youth advocate Jim Theofelis chairs the Washington Coalition for Youth Advocacy, which is developing a new homeless student bill. by John Stang / January 16, 2015