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King County wants its own corrections officer training program
Officials say a long waitlist for the state-run academy is causing hiring delays while county jails struggle with understaffing.
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Many WA youth exiting mental health treatment face homelessness
Shelter resources are scarce for unhoused young adults completing inpatient care. HB 1929 would establish at least two residential programs for them.
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Legislature decides WA schools should include LGBTQ+ history
SB 5462 would require state curricula to teach the perspectives and experiences of historically marginalized groups.
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2024 WA Legislature passes bills on guns, environment, education
Yet lawmakers failed to advance most housing initiatives. From AI task forces to child marriage, here is how some standout bills fared.
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WA lawmakers approve union bargaining rules for legislative staff
Lawmakers came to a late-session agreement on Senate Bill 6194 to outline collective bargaining rights for legislative staffers just before