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

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

Senate Bill 5599 expands an existing law to cover minors seeking protected healthcare services, including gender-affirming treatment.

An expanded budget for the new suicide and mental health crisis line would support rapid-response teams and marketing efforts.

A proposal that passed the Senate this week would boost privacy for people who are trans or queer, those escaping domestic violence, and refugees.

A package of legislative proposals would scale up enrollment efforts and subsidize fees for some students.

If the legislation passes, Washington would be just the second state in the U.S. to amend its blood alcohol content limit.

State lawmakers hope to increase oversight of kids with disabilities sent out of state and prohibit or limit the use of isolation and restraint.

Razors, deodorant and shampoo cost more when marketed toward women. Now, six Kirkland students are turning to Olympia to help end gendered pricing.

Washington is one of a handful of states that exempt clergy from reporting suspected abuse. Some lawmakers are trying to change that.