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Washington bill would restrict outside National Guard troops

The bill would only apply in situations where the Guard is acting under the direction of another state’s…

John Houston, Jerry Evans and Shailene Houston speak to the Senate Law & Justice committee on Jan. 23 about the Houston Eminent Domain Fairness Act. Screenshot from TVW.org.

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Family’s fight for land justice continues with new bill

SB 5142 would protect property owners whose land is acquired by school districts via eminent domain.

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Dems in WA say they want to avoid ‘chaos machine’ in D.C.

With a large budget gap to solve and major bills on topics like housing and education to shepherd,…

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WA bill would ban use of traveling circus animals

Washington lawmakers are looking to pass a bill that would prohibit using big cats, bears and other wild…

President Donald Trump holds up an executive order after signing it during an indoor inauguration parade at Capital One Arena on Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

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WA judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order

A Seattle judge has granted Washington’s request to temporarily block Trump’s excutive order on birthright citizenship.

Striking workers typically are not eligible for unemployment benefits in Washington. A bill state lawmakers are considering this legislative session would change that. Here, Boeing machinists are seen during their 2024 strike that stretched nearly two months. (Ryan Berry)

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Debate revived over unemployment benefits for striking workers

Inspired by his working-class district, Sen. Marcus Riccelli, D-Spokane, is sponsoring Senate Bill 5041.

Attorney General Nick Brown signs his election certificate after being sworn in Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia, Wash. (Ryan Berry/Washington State Standard)

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Washington AG to sue over Trump’s birthright citizenship order

Birthright citizenship was codified in the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution in 1868.

Bob Ferguson is sworn in as the 24th Governor of the State of Washington during his inauguration ceremony Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia, Wash. (Ryan Berry/Washington State Standard)

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Bob Ferguson sworn in as Washington governor

Here are some takeaways from his inaugural address.

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Newly styled fashion bill debuts on WA’s legislative runway

Some Washington state lawmakers want the fashion industry to be less “clothes-minded” about sharing information on their environmental…

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Ferguson presses for $100M police hiring plan

One of Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson’s signature campaign promises was a $100 million proposal to help local police departments…

Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson, speaks to reporters on Jan. 9, 2025 in Olympia. (Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)

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Ferguson pitches spending cuts, voices skepticism of ‘wealth tax’

Washington Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson released his blueprint Thursday for chopping billions in state spending while investing millions in…

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Campaign manager of Flavors Hook Kids WA Andrew Estep bought this strawberry blowpop flavored vape that includes a built-in video game online. He said there was no age or ID check on delivery, although tobacco products are illegal for those under the age of 21 in Washington state.

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Washington lawmakers begin push to ban flavored vapes

An industry group says the proposal is a “solution that’s in search of a problem.”

Many cars, garages, homes, and other property were heavily damaged by the Nov. 2024 bomb cyclone. Sound Publishing file photo

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State recovery funds available for WA bomb cyclone victims

State recovery funds are now available for some residents whose homes were severely damaged in the bomb cyclone…