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Legislators voted last year to stop intercepting payments meant for low-income families. Now with a budget deficit, they plan collections through 2029.

Former energy consultant Kurt Beckett now heads the agency tasked with permitting his ex-clients’ wind and solar plants.

A Pasco man is being sued by his former company for breaking a noncompete contract, in a case that tests WA’s ability to enforce its own labor laws.

The Democratic auto shop owner flipped a red-leaning Congressional district in 2022. She will need to keep it if the party wants to retake the majority.

An investigation found two commissioners allegedly used derogatory language, disregarded harassment complaints and failed to advance equity policies.

In Washington, clergy are not mandated reporters. After a similar bill died last year, new language would offer exemptions for sacramental confessions.

In 2022, the state took over $40 million meant for impoverished children. A bipartisan bill could redirect a portion of future payments to families.

State lawmakers earmarked some of Washington’s last pandemic funds to support Emerald Downs, bolstering the racing industry and drawing criticism.

A compromise proposal near the end of the legislative session died after Catholics rejected the bill over religious objections.