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Washington will require insurers to reveal reasons for rate hikes

Insurers will soon have to provide customers a clear explanation for increases in their auto and home insurance…

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Democratic employees in Washington Legislature seek union

Republican staff filed separate petitions for representation earlier this month.

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More weapons showing up in Washington’s schools

There were more weapons brought into Washington’s schools during the last school year than the year before.

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If approved, Horse Heaven wind farm would be southeast of the Wild Horse wind facility, near Ellensburg, Washington.

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Inslee rejects recommendation to shrink footprint of massive wind farm

The future of one of the largest wind farms ever proposed in Washington got a boost May 23…

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Capital gains tax receipts in Washington tumble

Capital gains tax collections in Washington have plummeted in their second year, creating potential challenges for the next…

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Burger Seoul moves closer to opening new location

Owner said he plans to expand menu at Division Avenue spot.

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Cash crunch persists for WA’s paid family leave program

Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program has a popularity problem.

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Washington state passes Halal Food Consumer Protection Act

Muslims can now enjoy meat without the worries of being lied to about its halal status, and if…

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An ultrasound being performed on an expecting mother in 2023 in Everett.

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Cash crunch persists for WA’s paid family leave program

Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program has a popularity problem.

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Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson speaks in 2023 in Everett, Washington.

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Three Bob Fergusons now running for governor

A Republican activist convinced two Democrats, both named Bob Ferguson, to join the contest. Backers of AG Bob…

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TikTok sues to block new U.S. law banning app if it is not sold

TikTok and its Chinese parent company on Tuesday challenged a recently enacted federal law banning the short-form video…

These individuals are leaving office this year. Top row (l-r) Jay Inslee, Andy Billig, Frank Chopp, Lynda Wilson, Sam Hunt, Mike Padden, Karen Keiser. Bottom row (l-r) Ann Rivers, Mike Kreidler, J.T. Wilcox, Spencer Hutchins, Joel Kretz, Gina Mosbrucker, Bruce Chandler. (Photos courtesy of Legislative Support Services)

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No matter the election results, 2024 will be a big year for turnover in Olympia

Washington’s state government is in for much change this election season due to officeholders leaving and pursuing new…

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Republican legislative staff move first to unionize under new WA law

May 1 marked the first day employees of Washington’s Legislature could petition to form unions and collectively bargain.