Cutting services or raising taxes: State lawmakers weigh how to fill big budget gaps
Even before taking office last week, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson had proposed $4 billion in spending cuts. That was on top ...
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Jay Inslee Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of Jay Inslee, former governor of Washington and former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate. Personal Birth date: February 9, 1951 Birth place: Seattle, Washington Birth ...
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Washington state lawmakers may ease penalty for using kids to commit gang-related crimes
The bill would remove sentencing enhancements for 'involving a minor in a criminal street gang-related felony.' ...
State agencies sued for violating climate law
The Washington Policy Center said Wednesday that it is suing the state Departments of Ecology and Commerce over the agencies’ ...
Dems ‘scrubbing the budget’ even as they say wealthy should pay their fair share
Nine days into the 2025 session, majority Democrats in the Washington State Legislature have yet to tip their hand on several ...
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WA appeals court finds WSU liable in hazing death of Bellevue teenager
A 19-year-old Washington State University freshman and a Newport High graduate, Sam Martinez died of alcohol poisoning in ...
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Court Rules Washington State University Owed ‘Duty of Care’ to Student Who Died of Hazing
Court Rules Washington State University Owed ‘Duty of Care’ to Student Who Died of Hazing, Sam Martinez, Alpha Tau Omega ...
WSU owed ‘duty of care’ to WA teen who died from hazing, court says
A 19-year-old Washington State University freshman and Newport High graduate, Sam Martinez died of alcohol poisoning in 2019 ...
Tony Evers' State of the State address will highlight tax cuts, $300M for youth mental health
Gov. Tony Evers plans to announce measures addressing out-of-pocket costs for families, according to his speech excerpts.
Here's when Texas Gov. Abbott will deliver his 2025 State of the State address
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced details Monday about his 2025 State of the State address. This year's speech ...
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Casey Sixkiller transitions from EPA to lead state Dept. of Ecology
Casey Sixkiller, the new head of Washington's Department of Ecology, says his approach to problem solving is what qualifies ...
'The Chick' changes hands: Freshman Reps. Michael Baumgartner and Emily Randall inherit famously bad painting as part of Congressional tradition
The newest members of Congress from Washington were officially welcomed to the state's delegation on Thursday with the ...