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Washington candidates spin contrasting economic narratives
Is runaway spending driving inflation? Or did a strong state response rescue the economy from COVID collapse?
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Data gaps make relief payments to WA officials hard to trace
Learn how to match public officials and candidates to billions in federal relief dollars, and why watchdogs say financial disclosure rules need improvement.
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Immigrant Relief Fund opens long-delayed third round of aid
The funding, which attracted over 50,000 applicants in two weeks, was postponed due to short staffing, refugee resettlement efforts and a desire to get community input about the program, key players said.
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Smiley's uphill battle to unseat 30-year incumbent Senator Murray
Tiffany Smiley and Patty Murray spar over inflation, COVID spending and abortion in the race to represent Washington in the U.S. Senate.
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WA offers $4K bonuses to combat homeless-service worker crisis
People working directly with homeless residents in Washington state can apply for short-term relief in a new $55 million program.