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New minimum wage & more Washington laws going into effect in 2025
The new year brings expanded paid sick leave, protections for Seattle app-based workers, more safety regulations and additional rules of the road.
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WA immigration advocates prepare for new legal challenges to DACA
Ahead of a second Trump administration, activists say they plan to ramp up workshops and other resources for the state’s roughly 13,530 “Dreamers.”
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How did Washington spend $6.5B in federal pandemic aid?
Some local governments spent their COVID relief cash on infrastructure and low-income housing while others opted for controversial police surveillance.
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Six WA cities pass anti-homeless laws after Grants Pass decision
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling this June opened the door to criminalizing homelessness, and cities have threatened fines and jail time in response.
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Remembering President Jimmy Carter’s connection to this Washington
The 39th president, who died Sunday, visited Washington both before and after he lived in the White House.