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Child care subsidies in Washington could be impacted as state faces budget gap

(Runtime 1:01) This year, Washington state faces a significant budget shortfallsomewhere between $10 and $12 billion. As lawmakers meet for the…

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Washington officials plan to release abortion pill stockpile after SCOTUS upholds access

By: Jeanie Lindsay, Northwest News NetworksWashington officials say after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone…

More than a dozen lawmakers in Washington have said they aren't seeking reelection to their current positions in the Legislature — many are retiring, while others are running for other elected positions in the state. (Credit: Jeanie Lindsay / NW News Network)

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Washington Legislature poised to get big makeover in 2024 elections. Here's why.

By: Jeanie Lindsay, Northwest News NetworkPeople running for office in Washington will begin submitting official paperwork next week to get on the ballot…

The Washington Legislative Building seen on March 7, 2024, the final day of this year's legislative session. (Credit: Jeanie Lindsay / Northwest News Network)

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Here are the big takeaways from WA's 2024 legislative session

By: Jeanie Lindsay, Northwest News NetworkWashington's 60-day legislative session has ended. Spirits were high in Olympia Thursday as lawmakers adjourned…

After the Senate approved three initiatives earlier in the day, Washington lawmakers in the House voted on Monday, March 4, 2024, to approve I-2113. The measure would ease certain rules around when police can engage in car chases, loosening new rules lawmakers put in place in 2021 and scaled back in 2023. (Credit: Jeanie Lindsay / NW News Network)

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Washington police pursuit rules to change after Legislature adopts 3 voter initiatives

By: Jeanie Lindsay, Northwest News Network After hours of public speeches, the Washington Legislature decided Monday to once again make changes to the…

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Bill swap, money talks, and initiative hints: A look at week 6 of WA's legislative session

By: Jeanie Lindsey, NW News NetworkWith just a few weeks left in this year's legislative session, Washington lawmakers are starting to unveil budget plans…

A handful of people stand holding a bright yellow banner that reads "Our Community Needs Larch" as the back of a bus is seen driving past them.

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Washington closes Larch prison as staff push back over jobs, wildfire risk

(Runtime 4:14)By Jeanie Lindsay / Northwest News NetworkThe final Friday of September was an emotional day at Larch Corrections Center.The…