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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.
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Legislators are shaping their staff’s collective bargaining rights
But workers it would affect can’t weigh in. Ethics rules prevent them from lobbying on bills — even ones that would define their ability to unionize.
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Seattle City Council appoints Tanya Woo to fill District 8 seat
Woo initially ran for the District 2 seat, backed by Chinatown-International District leaders and big businesses.
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For most Washington voters, the governor’s race is just beginning
Just 24% of poll respondents said they’ve decided on a candidate. Last time the seat was open, half of voters knew who they were supporting by January.