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While social media and dating apps have become hotbeds of child sex trafficking, Washington legislation has done little to stop it.

Allegations are down by over 50% in the state, with most coming from people with disabilities. But claims are at an all-time high nationally.

The money has helped accelerate housing construction in the state, but there’s still only one affordable home for every five households that need one.

Some advocates say that legislation requiring law enforcement endangers survivors at risk of retaliation.

The long-term care tax program has already stoked controversy, with critics saying the $36,500 benefit is too small to be meaningful.

Tacoma, Spokane and Bellingham each have ballot measures on these issues, and both voters and candidates have cited them as top priorities.

A 2020 law was supposed to create two trauma-informed treatment centers for exploited children. They still haven’t opened.

Members of law enforcement, community organizers and more weigh in on the trial of three Tacoma officers charged in the 2020 death of Ellis.

A 2020 law mandated the support of two new ‘Safe Harbor’ centers where kids could get treatment — but the state hasn’t made this happen.

Two board members have also stepped down after it was revealed the school district didn’t discipline an accused predator.