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A look at the Washington Legislature’s 2025 environmental agenda
A plan to create a state watchdog for the oil industry was deferred, but bills on recycling, salmon and data centers could come under consideration.
John Stang
John Stang is a freelance writer who often covers state government and the environment. He can be reached on email at johnstang_8@hotmail.com and on Twitter at @johnstang_8
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Former AG Bob Ferguson sworn in as Washington’s 24th governor
Republican legislators said they were pleasantly surprised by his inaugural speech, delivered in the Capitol Dome chamber Wednesday in Olympia.
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State, feds set new timeline for Hanford nuclear waste cleanup
State and federal officials have officially signed off on an agreement changing the legal cleanup schedule at the Hanford nuclear
politics
WA cop shortage persists statewide as lawmakers gear up in Olympia
Governor-elect Bob Ferguson wants $100M to hire more police officers, but with a $12B budget shortfall, it’s unclear where the funds will come from.
Washington Legislature
Ferguson’s budget priorities list both cuts, new spending for WA
Facing a $12 billion budget shortfall over the next four years, Governor-elect Bob Ferguson announced on Thursday a goal of