Walla Walla Union Bulletin2h
WA lawmakers and governor are getting big raises. Here’s how much
Washington’s governor, attorney general and state lawmakers are in line for hefty pay raises in the next two years.
New York Sun4h
Breaking the ‘Seal of Confession’: Washington State Lawmakers Consider Bill Forcing Clergy To Report Child Abuse
The state senator who introduced the measure says she cannot ‘stomach any argument about religious freedom being more ...
Walla Walla Union Bulletin4h
Washington leaders offer more detail on federal funding blocked by Trump
Agencies are reporting tens of millions of dollars in stalled grant funding for a range of infrastructure and environmental ...
KNKX4h
WA Senate Democrats approve changes to parents’ ‘bill of rights’
They say some parts of the parental rights measure needed clarification. Republicans argue it’s an attempted rollback of the ...
Statewide student meals initiative in Washington hits legislative challenges
House and Senate proposals, with sponsors from both parties, would require schools to provide free lunches to all students ...
The Columbian8h
Three low-income housing projects in Vancouver get money from state
Three Vancouver low-income housing projects are receiving money from the state to defray development costs. Gov. Bob Ferguson and the Washington State Department of Commerce last week announced $14.6 ...
Pair of bills could dramatically alter direct-to-consumer EV sales in Washington state
The state now prohibits all direct sales except for Tesla. Proposed legislation would allow Rivian and Lucid direct sales, with some requirements.
Blue states fear invasion by red-state National Guard troops for deportations
Inspired by President Donald Trump’s call to round up immigrants who are in the country illegally, Republican governors would ...
The Orlando Advocate15h
Washington Governor Orders Team to Study Data Centers’ Impact on Energy Use, Job Creation and Tax Revenue
The Advocate highlights social inequality through original stories and opinions, and content generated by fellow NNPA and other publications ...
Washington state ballooning lawsuit settlements, legal costs add to budget woes
In May of 2022, police and medics responding to a 911 call found 2-year-old Jose Fernandez Armas dead in a Kent motel room with a fractured skull and jaw and massive internal injuries.
KFFM21h
Ferguson Announces Formation of Data Center Workgroup
Gov. Bob Ferguson spearheads initiative to examine data centers' impact on Washington's economy and environment. Dive into the discussion on the balance between growth and sustainability.