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Washington state cuts back economic development program amid criticism of innovation approach
Joseph Williams onstage at the GeekWire Awards last month, accepting the Public Policy Champion award. Williams found out ...
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Washington Governor Bob Ferguson Champions Legal Challenge Against President Trump's Tariff Policies
Governor Ferguson leads a coalition challenging Trump's tariffs, claiming they're illegal and economically harmful.
Dozens of bills signed into Washington state law Monday and Tuesday. Here's what they are
The laws establish permit requirements for gun purchases, make changes to the "Parents Bill of Rights" and grant unemployment ...
8 funding stories shaping the future of Washington state education
Transitional kindergarten students from Voyager Elementary (from left) Chloe Johnson, Ezra Croft and Joey Tian take a close-up look at a mushroom as they take a nature walk through Kopachuck State ...
Washington state budget adds $9B in taxes, raising affordability concerns
With $9 billion in new taxes now part of the new state budget, people in Washington will be paying more for many essentials.
Washington State man detained by immigration agents at Seattle airport after family vacation
A Washington state man, who came to the United States from the Philippines as a young child and is a green card holder, was ...
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Gov. Bob Ferguson signed 50 bills into Washington state law Saturday. Here's what they are
The bills signed relate to election security, supply funding for schools and services for those with developmental ...
Unemployment benefits now extended to workers who go on strike under new Washington state law
Workers who go on strike will be eligible for unemployment benefits in Washington - here's when the law takes effect, and ...
Washington doctor Dennis Smith dies during Grand Canyon rim-to-rim hike at age 74
His cause of death is under investigation by the Coconino County Medical Examiner’s Office, according to the park service.
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Washington State Bill Paves The Way For More Non-Citizen Voting, Critics Say
The Washington State Legislature recently passed legislation that conservatives warn will increase voting by non-citizens. Senate Bill 5077 requires the ...