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A WA lawmaker just quit to lobby for Amazon. Most states wouldn’t allow that.
Washington doesn't require a "cooling off period" before state officials can take jobs to lobby their former colleagues. Why not?
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As Afghanistan peace talks progress, WA continues to suffer losses in America’s longest war
For 18 years Joint Base Lewis-McChord has played an essential role in a war that has been forgotten by many Americans.
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Despite state policy changes, WA schools still disproportionately discipline students of color
The latest data show that while public school discipline rates have been trending downward statewide, disparities persist in who is being punished.
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WA's paid family leave is less than 9 months away. Here’s what you need to know
Starting in January, the state’s new paid family and medical leave program will cover most Washington workers.
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WA will take care of you when you’re old. Here’s how.
The state is reportedly the first in the nation to provide a long-term care benefit, which will help pay for nursing care for the old and infirm.