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Washington will pay unemployment benefits to striking workers
Labor advocates scored a win on Monday after Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a new law to extend unemployment…
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Ferguson signs budget boosting Washington state spending and taxes
The governor used his veto pen sparingly, to the delight of Democrats and the disappointment of Republicans.
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Tesla, Netflix, Philip Morris among those pushing WA governor for tax vetoes
Gov. Bob Ferguson is getting lots of requests to reject new taxes ahead of a Tuesday deadline for…
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Washington will offer special education to students longer under new law
A new law triggered by a lawsuit will ensure public school students in Washington are offered special education…
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Washington tries to maintain B.C. ties amid Trump era tensions
Lt. Gov. Denny Heck and others traveled to Victoria to set up an interparliamentary exchange with British Columbia,…
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Next stop for Washington housing: More construction near transit
Noticed apartment buildings cropping up next to bus and light rail stations? More could be on the way.
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Washington to rein in fast drivers with speed limiters
A new law set to take effect in 2029 will require repeat speeding offenders to install the devices…
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Bids for five new hybrid ferries come in high
It’s raising doubts about the state’s plans to construct up to five new hybrid-electric vessels with the $1.3…
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Union urges Ferguson not to sign budget without their pay raises
Lawmakers say a union representing 5,300 Washington state workers and community college employees ratified a contract too late…
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Trump energy emergency latest target for Washington AG
In a 15-state lawsuit filed in federal court in Seattle, states argue the president is abusing his authority…
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WA State Supreme Court upholds ban on high-capacity ammo magazine sales
Firearm magazines that hold more than 10 rounds will remain outlawed under a 2022 law that a gun…
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Why police accountability efforts failed again in the Washington Legislature
Much like last year, advocates saw their agenda falter in the latest session.
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Hoh Rain Forest road to reopen after state assistance to repair washout
With the help of over $600,000 in state money, the sole access road to Olympic National Park’s popular…
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Decision on investing WA Cares tax dollars in stock market goes to ballot
A proposed constitutional amendment would let assets, which exceed $1.6B, be invested much like the state’s pension funds.…
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Behind the scenes, Ferguson backed bill to cap rent increases for months
The governor finally voiced support publicly for the legislation on Wednesday after a lawmaker shared information about his…
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WA ports await sharp drop in cargo as Trump’s tariff battle with China drags on
Shippers trying to get ahead of the import taxes drove a recent surge, officials say.
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A big Pacific Northwest quake could cause land to sink in minutes
The Pacific Northwest is ripe for a major earthquake — and shaking and tsunamis wouldn’t be the only…
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Thousands of Washington state workers lose out on wage hikes
They rejected a new contract last fall. They approved one in recent weeks, but lawmakers said it arrived…
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Five tax bills lawmakers passed to underpin Washington’s next state budget
Business tax hikes make up more than half of the roughly $9 billion package, which still needs a…
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Washington lawmakers close out session, sending budgets to governor
Their plans combine cuts with billions in new taxes to solve a shortfall. It’ll now be up to…