Politics
That voting-rights bill Congress rejected? Most of it is WA law
With mail-in voting and same-day voter registration “we really are ahead of the curve,” one state lawmaker says.
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New suicide prevention hotline aims to divert callers from police
Starting in mid-2022, people will be able to dial 988 instead of 911 to access different types of services in a mental health crisis.
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NW tribes want to be at the table for green energy planning
Tribal consultation has long been a problem on Washington's renewable energy plans, which can encroach on ancestral cultural sites and food access.
Opinion
WA Democrats undermine democracy when they bend the rules
Legislators invoked an exemption when they passed a new tax on investment income. Their only problem? The truth.
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Diversity training on WA college campuses will soon be mandatory
The new law, which will take effect in fall 2022, was shaped in part by student lobbyists.