politics
WA proposed budget funds stipends to attract low-income board members
$50,000 is allocated for constituents to help shape boards and commissions with their lived experiences.
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Washington state mask mandate ends March 21
Gov. Jay Inslee announced lifting the order after seeing COVID-19 cases consistently decline for weeks.
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Adding pot shops to improve social equity hits snag in WA Legislature
To help more people of color enter the legal pot industry, some want the state to allow more cannabis stores to open. But in Olympia, the plan is a tough sell.
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How big a makeover does WA redistricting need?
The process the state uses to redraw its political districts could get more transparent. But some say bigger changes are needed.
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How WA farmworkers push for climate justice amid heat and wildfire
Agricultural workers and advocates aim to make workplaces safer while helping the environment.