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Jay Inslee’s wins and setbacks during his 12 years as Washington governor
On a recent tour of the Capitol office he’ll soon depart, Gov. Jay Inslee pointed to an old nautical instrument he keeps on ...
In Session: New governor inaugurated and legislation on rent increases, impaired driving mark first week
The first week of the 2025 legislative session brought a new governor and a renewed effort to pass bills that have previously failed. Here's what you should know.
How Washington’s education department is gearing up for the new Trump administration
We cannot give our tax money to corporations, nonprofits and churches to deliver a constitutional right like basic education, ...
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These States Will Keep Fighting for Climate Progress, Trump or No Trump
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Deskcollaboration. Even before ...
In inaugural address, WA’s new Gov. Bob Ferguson says he’s ‘here to reform’ government
Ferguson delivered his inaugural address during a joint legislative session, and it might have made Republicans happier than ...
Bob Ferguson takes office as Washington's governor
Immediately upon taking office, Ferguson will have to face the state's $12 billion budget gap and the incoming Trump ...
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Joe Biden was America’s first climate president. Did it matter?
Joe Biden’s climate agenda, broader and more ambitious than that of any U.S. president before him, is poised to stand as the ...
Rent control takes center stage on first day of 2025 WA legislative session
Monday marked the beginning of the 105-day legislative session in Washington state. During this session, lawmakers will address a variety of challenges and issues, including a projected operating ...