Legislature decides WA schools should include LGBTQ+ history SB 5462 would require state curricula to teach the perspectives and experiences of historically marginalized groups. by Scarlet Hansen / March 14, 2024
Politics Cap-and-trade, climate change return to the 2024 WA Legislature On the agenda starting Jan. 8: Spending Washington’s carbon tax, tweaking the cap-and-invest program and taking a stab at utility rebates. by John Stang / January 3, 2024
Politics Six measures Washington conservatives are pushing on 2024 ballots GOP-backed Let’s Go Washington is seeking to put the carbon capture law, police pursuit regulations, a capital gains tax repeal and more up for vote in November. by Joseph O'Sullivan / December 22, 2023
Politics $70.9B WA budget proposal boosts funding for behavioral health Washington lawmakers will offer their own proposals in the legislative session that begins next month. by Joseph O'Sullivan / December 13, 2023 / Updated at 4 p.m. on Dec. 13
News Washington caps insulin costs at $35/month. More reforms may come Policy changes in the works for 2024 are intended to slash red tape for people with diabetes and avoid deadly insulin rationing. by Megan Burbank / December 11, 2023
