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Gov. Inslee weighs in on AI use by Washington government agencies
Gov. Jay Inslee signed an executive order Tuesday to establish guidelines on how state agencies deal with generative artificial intelligence.
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Speaking Lushootseed: WA’s Indigenous curriculum may be renamed
A bill would name the Native history program after the late advocate, longtime state Sen. John McCoy (lulilaš), who inspired its creation.
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A WA bill would allow non-citizens to obtain professional licenses
House Bill 1889 would remove citizenship requirements from certifications for jobs ranging from security guards to private investigators.
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Can Catholic lobbyists agree to a child abuse reporting law?
In Washington, clergy are not mandated reporters. After a similar bill died last year, new language would offer exemptions for sacramental confessions.
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WA intercepts millions in child support for low-income families
In 2022, the state took over $40 million meant for impoverished children. A bipartisan bill could redirect a portion of future payments to families.