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Washington State Legislature website gets refresh before 2025 legislative session
OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington State Legislature’s website has received a refresh ahead of the 2025 session. The Legislative ...
Democrats on their way to grow their majority in Washington’s Legislature if current election results hold
General election results show Democrats in Washington are on track to growing their already-strong majorities in the state ...
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Three WA Senate Democrats are leaving their jobs. Here’s what happens next
Each is in the process of stepping down with Keiser’s last day Dec. 10, and Randall’s Dec. 8. Kuderer is still determining ...
Facing $10B in budget overspending, Washington considers $1.4B state worker pay hike
According to the Office of Financial Management, Washington state is projected to face a budget deficit of between $10 ...
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Washington lawmakers wrestle with declining tax receipts and looming deficit
A state revenue forecast released Wednesday shows a drop in tax collections, sobering news for Washington state lawmakers and ...
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As Trump's GOP takes control, what’s next for Washington’s Democrat-led Legislature?
Democrats’ majority in the Washington Legislature may grow slightly after this election, but many aren't preparing for smooth ...
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State Senate Taps Bateman for Housing Chair in Major Committee Shakeup
Big changes are coming to the Washington State Senate in 2025, including the elevation of incoming Senator Jessica Bateman to ...
Washington state’s early learning programs could face budget cuts
DCYF has proposed cutting nearly $68 million from the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program, Washington’s free ...
WA’s 2025 legislative session will feature new faces, big budget gap
The session ahead won’t be smooth sailing. Lawmakers could face a budget shortfall of between $10 billion to $12 billion over ...
Washington is in a record traffic-safety crisis, especially from impaired driving | Opinion
Several other states have implemented roadside oral-swab testing (which detects six drugs and alcohol) on suspected impaired ...
Washington state turns slightly more red in 2024, though it remains solidly blue
The Evergreen State became a smidgen more red in 2024, though it seems unlikely to become a battleground state anytime soon. Across the country, Republicans saw broad growth during the election, ...