Politics 5 things Boeing's tax break money could buy instead To prevent a tariff war, Washington lawmakers may take back some of the company's record-setting tax break — and free up $100 million per year in the state budget. by Melissa Santos / February 27, 2020
Politics With $30 car tabs in limbo, WA seeks transportation budget fix Leaders in Olympia acknowledge their proposed solutions are only temporary ones, however. by Shauna Sowersby & Melissa Santos / February 26, 2020 / Updated 1:32 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26
Politics Process to prevent gerrymandering in WA needs improving, lawmakers say Redistricting — the once-per-decade exercise of redrawing political boundaries — is set to begin next year. by Melissa Santos / February 24, 2020
Politics Seattle's longtime houseboat dwellers fear the city is leaving them adrift Residents say city regulations are making it difficult and expensive to perform needed repairs. State lawmakers want to help. by Melissa Santos / February 21, 2020
Politics FAQ: Washington's March 10 presidential primary In a first, the vote-by-mail election will actually count when it comes to deciding the Democratic nominee for president. Here’s how it will work. by Melissa Santos / February 17, 2020 / Updated 12 p.m. Friday, Mar. 6
Equity Black pot entrepreneurs fight for piece of Washington's very white marijuana industry “They were prosecuting us the most for cannabis...now, they’re on the street corners in our neighborhoods, selling that stuff to us." by Melissa Santos / February 13, 2020
Politics 'Free' casino apps prey on addiction, users say, and WA lawmakers are considering a crackdown Several ongoing lawsuits allege that mobile casino games, as well as games that let players buy ‘loot boxes,’ amount to illegal online gambling. by Melissa Santos / February 7, 2020
Politics Iowa caucus chaos has Washington Democrats feeling 'brilliant' for switching to a primary For the first time this year, the state's Democrats won't use neighborhood caucus meetings to help choose a presidential nominee. by Melissa Santos / February 4, 2020 / Updated 1:08 p.m., Feb. 5, 2020
Politics State proposal would let King County tax large businesses to pay for homelessness and housing The measure, aimed at companies with highly paid workers, could allow the county to raise up to $120 million a year. by Melissa Santos & David Kroman / January 29, 2020 / Updated Jan. 29 at 5:58 pm
Politics 'It's a fairness thing': Testing positive for pot wouldn't disqualify you from most WA jobs under new bill Weed use has been legal in Washington state since 2012, but so has refusing to hire adults who lawfully consume the drug. by Melissa Santos / January 29, 2020