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Repay and repeat: WA's weak wage theft deterrent
When companies steal wages, they repay workers - but rarely face penalties for breaking the law.
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The quiet crime of wage theft: widespread, costly and hard to track
L&I investigated thousands of complaints in WA in 2025. A new AG unit wants to go even further.
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How the 2026 Washington state legislative session is going
Lawmakers continue to weigh a millionaire's tax, new limitations on AI chatbots and stronger protections for immigrants and voting rights.
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How the Washington state supplemental budget debate works
WA is facing a major budget shortfall. We explain the process for making up the difference.
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WA lawmakers consider bill to protect voter registration rights
HB 1916 makes it harder to challenge a voter’s registration and increases false challenge penalties.