In Session: Despite potential cuts, bills to increase Washington school funding progress
The state Senate has passed a bill to increase funding for school supplies and maintenance. OLYMPIA, Wash. — As legislators ...
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Governor: Washington ferry service to be restored to pre-pandemic levels by summer
Washington State Ferries riders got a dose of good news for a change on Thursday. The head of state ferries and Gov. Bob Ferguson announced that ferry service will be fully restored to pre-pandemic ...
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Bill requiring permits for gun purchases passes House on party-line vote
Washington State House Democrats mandate permits for gun purchases, impacting would-be gun owners and the ongoing gun control ...
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Inslee weighs in on pause of ferry electrification project he championed
The three-term Democrat is back at home on Bainbridge Island after vacating the governor’s mansion in January to its new occupant, Gov. Bob Ferguson. Inslee was paying attention on Thursday when ...
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Deep Dive: Cutting services or raising taxes: State lawmakers weigh how to fill big budget gaps
While most states aren’t being forced to take drastic measures yet, many are struggling to balance their budgets. Leaders of ...
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President May’s Message on State Budgeting
Bellevue College President David May issued a message in response to WA Governor Bob Ferguson’s proposed $4 billion budget cuts. In his letter, President May addressed the ...
Researchers, politicians rally for science in Seattle as part of national protest against Trump cuts
The Stand Up for Science rally in Seattle, part of a nationwide effort, filled the mural amphitheater at the Seattle Center. ...
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Washington state Senate passes bill to ban weapons in more public places
Firearms and other weapons would be banned in more public spaces, including parks, government buildings and county ...
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Washington State delays hybrid-electric conversions
A program to convert up to three Washington State Ferries (WSF) vessels to hybrid-electric propulsion will be put on hold in ...
One officer hired, 20 more to go: Everett PD faces persistent staffing shortages
Since 2019, the Everett Police Department has struggled to keep its ranks full. While the department has hired 91 officers ...
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Congress could push WA lawmakers into a special session
The leader of the Washington state House of Representatives said the quiet part out loud this week: Lawmakers should brace ...
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Here’s how Congress could push Washington lawmakers into extra session
The leader of the Washington state House of Representatives said the quiet part out loud this week: lawmakers should brace for a special session if Congress slashes funding for Medicaid, the health ...