politics
Juneteenth could become a Washington state holiday
June 19 is already celebrated as the end of slavery in the United States. Lawmakers are debating making it an official government holiday.
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More help for WA undocumented community could be on the way
Legislators are proposing an additional $70 million in grants for a population disproportionately hit by the pandemic.
Equity
Posibilidad de ayuda adicional para la comunidad indocumentada de Washington
Legisladores proponen $70 millones adicionales en ayuda para una población que sufre desproporcionadamente de la pandemia.
Opinion
A tragic Seattle story explains the decline of American welfare
The legacy of Linda “Welfare Queen” Taylor lives on in Washington state.
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To build up urban forests, WA cities could get help from the state
A bill sponsored by a forestry veteran would pay for guidance, grant money and other resources to help cities improve their forests.