politics
Emergency coronavirus spending caps WA legislative session
Homelessness, transportation, climate change, Boeing among the main themes in Olympia.
Shauna Sowersby
Shauna Sowersby is the state politics reporter for Cascade PBS. She previously covered the Legislature for McClatchy's northwest newspapers and freelanced for several local and national publi
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‘Nothing short of torture’: WA to restrict youth solitary confinement
The state Attorney General's Office, a key supporter of the legislation, argued that young people need a chance at rehabilitation.
politics
Death penalty personal for WA lawmaker who lost sister to Green River Killer
Rep. Jenny Graham wants to keep capital punishment on the books, highlighting how a state Supreme Court ruling hasn't ended the debate.
politics
Washington considers faster pathways to restoring rights after felony convictions
Three proposals in the state Legislature seek to help those with past convictions volunteer in schools, clear their records and earn their right to vote back faster.
Equity
Women affected by natural-hair discrimination explain why it is still a problem in Washington state
A new bill could make it illegal to discriminate against people who wear styles such as Afros and braids, as well as religious head coverings like hijabs.