WA Dems criticize GOP for defending Trump before charges are made public Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are responding to former President Donald Trump's indictment in a New York court. Democrats say no one is above the law. Republicans suggest the charges are politically motivated. Katie Campbell Paige Browning
Housing funds, public safety on negotiating table in final weeks of WA's legislative session Key debates remain unsettled in Olympia, on bills focused on public safety and health policies – as well as how much new funding Washington State will put toward affordable housing. Jeanie Lindsay
Week in Review: an orca is returning, name changes, and jail deaths Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Seattle Times Jonathan Martin, Publicola’s Erica Barnett, and Geekwire’s Mike Lewis Bill Radke Kevin Kniestedt
Politics From education funding to drug use, lawmakers tweak the details in final weeks of session Austin Jenkins with Pluribus News and host of "Inside Olympia" on TVW joined KUOW's Paige Browning and Amy Radil to break down the latest as Washington lawmakers enter the home stretch for budget negotiations and their last chance to pass bills. Paige Browning Katie Campbell
Government Howard Schultz grilled at Senate hearing over Starbucks' 'aggressive union busting' Howard Schultz’s morning coffee came with a shot of reproach today, as the former Starbucks CEO testified before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. Monica Nickelsburg
Government Seattle mandates paid sick time for food delivery drivers Seattle’s food delivery drivers will be eligible for paid time off when they get sick or need to deal with other safety related issues under a plan approved Tuesday by the City Council. Monica Nickelsburg
Government One WA police chief's argument for changing state vehicle pursuits law For about two years now, police departments in Washington have had strict rules around when they can chase after suspects in their cars. Now, state lawmakers are debating a change that would loosen the restrictions around when police can and can't chase. Katie Campbell Angela King
Government What's in the WA state Senate Democrats' budget proposal? There is just one month left in the 2023 Washington state legislative session and a lot to get done in that time, including the state budget. Jeanie Lindsay Paige Browning
WA state revenue forecasts predict slowdown as lawmakers prepare new spending plans Over the next two years, Washington State is likely to bring in less revenue than previously expected, according to the latest revenue forecast officials released Monday. But lawmakers say it's cause for caution, not necessarily concern. Jeanie Lindsay
