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The Newsfeed: 2026 Washington state legislative session preview
Lawmakers must contend with a $2.3 billion budget deficit this year, and may have to consider tapping into various reserve funds to fill the gap.
Lizz Giordano
Multimedia journalist Lizz Giordano frequently reports on workplace safety, labor organizing and worker rights. Reach her at lizz.giordano@cascadepbs.org.
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The Newsfeed: Why WA voters swung left in the November election
One local political analyst thinks affordability issues and frustration with the federal agenda on immigration and LGBTQ+ rights powered a progressive wave.
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The Newsfeed: Seattle VA whistleblower fired, plans appeal
Douglas Galuszka claims he was fired for publicly alleging mold, leaks and other issues at a now-closed South Seattle Veterans Affairs building.
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Prosecutor won’t charge Rotschy after teen loses legs at worksite
Clark County cites a lack of proof that the Vancouver company acted with “culpable mental state” when a 16-year-old was injured using prohibited equipment.
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Retired docs earn millions examining injured Washington workers
‘This is a wonderful way to make six figures saying no,’ said one attorney about Independent Medical Examiners’ role in evaluating workers’ comp claims.