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Senate Democrats advanced a bill Friday that would create a trigger allowing the state to step in on private-sector labor disputes if the federal agency responsible loses jurisdiction, or if the …
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Tim Clouser / The Center Square
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2/23/26
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Legislation that would take a comprehensive look at how state regulations impact Washington's farmers and ranchers is set for executive session in the Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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2/23/26
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The Washington Supreme Court has opened the door for lawsuits against retailers like Amazon for selling non-defective products that customers used to commit suicide.
The court ruled last in …
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By John O’Brien / Legal Newsline
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2/23/26
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As immigration customs enforcement agent sightings grow, local religious leaders face new concerns for their communities, trying to worship freely and safely.
In late summer 2025, according to a …
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By Reneé Diaz / Murrow News
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2/23/26
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Democrats in the Washington Legislature on Sunday proposed tapping the state’s rainy day savings account and slashing hundreds of millions of dollars for a child care program for low-income …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street and Bill Lucia / The Washington State Standard
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2/23/26
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A Washington lawmaker, trade and business group are reacting to Friday’s ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court against President Trump’s tariffs.
In an historic 6-3 decision today, the high …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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2/20/26
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The Washington state Auditor’s Office recently revealed it could not conduct full audits for fiscal years 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 because the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/20/26
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Twenty-five years ago this month, the magnitude 6.8 Nisqually earthquake hit the Puget Sound area, rocking the ground for 40 seconds or more and causing several billion dollars in damage.
As the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/20/26
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House lawmakers advanced a proposal Thursday to provide additional police funding to the cities of Lakewood and Medical Lake for hosting Washington’s two psychiatric hospitals.
Senate Bill …
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Tim Clouser / The Center Square
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2/20/26
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The Seattle City Council has unanimously passed a bill prohibiting city employees and departments from sharing nonpublic personal information with federal immigration authorities for civil …
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By Brett Davis / The Center Square
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2/20/26
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A bill that would have made it easier for Washington’s farmworkers to form a union will not become law this year.
Tuesday, Feb. 17, was the cutoff for bills to be voted out of the chamber — …
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By Erick Bengel / Murrow News
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2/20/26
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Documents obtained by a Seattle radio talk show host indicate the possibility of Washington lawmakers passing an income tax on those making more than a million dollars a year could hurt the odds of …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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2/19/26
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Legislation to eliminate a Washington state tax break for large mortgage lenders and use the revenue to partially backfill wildfire prevention programs is making progress in Olympia.
House …
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By Aspen Ford / The Washington State Standard
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2/19/26
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State transportation officials warned Thursday that 342 of Washington’s bridges are now at least 80 years old, pegging the estimated replacement costs at approximately $9.2 billion.
The …
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Tim Clouser / The Center Square
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2/19/26
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The end of the day Tuesday did not go as planned for Democrats in the Washington state Senate.
They’d lined up bills for final floor votes ahead of a 5 p.m. procedural deadline to pass …
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By Bill Lucia / The Washington State Standard
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2/19/26
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Lawmakers and stakeholders continue to raise concerns over a bill that would grant the Attorney General’s Office broader authority to issue civil investigative demands, a move some critics argue …
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By TJ Martinell | The Center Square
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2/18/26
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The third deadline in as many weeks came Tuesday in the Washington Legislature. It meant the end of the road for numerous bills, including priorities on issues like homelessness, child welfare, gun …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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2/18/26
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Washington Democratic leadership Wednesday told The Center Square there is disagreement between Republicans and Democrats about the best way to respond to the tragic number of children dying or …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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2/18/26
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State Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn, scored a victory for retirees with small monthly pensions Monday as the House passed his bill allowing them to access that money sooner.
Under House Bill …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/18/26
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The Washington state House of Representatives has passed legislation sponsored by state Rep. Joshua Penner, R-Orting, that imposes strict penalties on drivers who bypass emergency barricades, a …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/18/26
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