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The Washington state Legislature is more diverse than ever
“All that living experience is now in Olympia, and that’s something we don’t typically see in an elected position,” said Rep. Julio Cortes.
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Seattle will loosen restrictions on spending its big-business tax
The Jumpstart tax was originally intended to raise funds for housing and climate projects. Now the door is open for the city to spend it freely.
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Project 2025 calls for massive changes to Hanford nuclear cleanup
The Heritage Foundation’s blueprint proposes reclassifying radioactive waste as something less dangerous so it can be disposed of more cheaply.
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What Seattle residents want to see in the $8.3B city budget
In an hours-long public meeting, community members asked the Council to protect Jumpstart, invest in the Central District, address public safety & more.
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WA voter turnout dropped for all ages — especially young people
Participation for Washingtonians 18-24 dropped 8.5 points from the 2020 election, but improved compared to 2016.