Equity
WA bill proposes subsidy to help some families buy diapers
Families receiving TANF could get more money for diapers if Senate Bill 5838 passes in the Legislature.
Maleeha Syed
Maleeha Syed is a podcast producer and the co-host of Northwest Reports. She previously worked as the Cascade PBS communities reporter and as a staff reporter at the Burlington Free Press in Vermont.
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Equity
WA cannabis revenue could go to communities hurt by war on drugs
Some advocates say they appreciate the proposed $125 million allocation, but would like more for those most impacted.
Equity
Why the Build Back Better bill would fall flat for some WA immigrants
The imperiled bill feels inadequate as-is to some Washington immigrants, who don't see much changing until they can get a guaranteed pathway to citizenship.
politics
WA voters split on handling the pandemic and the economy, poll finds
The latest data shows Washingtonians who were polled were more pessimistic about the future as well.
Equity
A year later, Seattle Children's remains troubled by racism issues
Since Dr. Ben Danielson resigned last year, some say the hospital is making progress, but others think the leadership has fallen short to rectify its history with racism.