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WA cop shortage persists statewide as lawmakers gear up in Olympia
Governor-elect Bob Ferguson wants $100M to hire more police officers, but with a $12B budget shortfall, it’s unclear where the funds will come from.
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Ferguson’s budget priorities list both cuts, new spending for WA
Facing a $12 billion budget shortfall over the next four years, Governor-elect Bob Ferguson announced on Thursday a goal of
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Poll: WA voters want 2025 Legislature to focus on their pocketbooks
For the fourth year in a row, residents said the economy was their top issue for the upcoming session, according to the newest Cascade PBS/Elway Poll.
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New Latino majority voter district in Central Washington stays red
Republicans picked up wins in the 14th District after a redrawn map was approved this year, but results offer hope for Democrats for future elections.
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WA cities expanded renter protections as state efforts stalled
After a statewide tenants’ bill failed in the Legislature, cities from Olympia to Spokane extended notice periods and implemented relocation assistance.