Could Washington state be on the brink of fully funding special education? The House on Wednesday passed Senate Bill 5263, which boosts special education funding multipliers for students in pre-K through 12th grade and eliminates the state's 16% cap on special education funding. Sami West
Washington state Democrats reveal sweeping new tax plan The plan cobbles together a range of hikes, including on businesses, capital gains, and property. A question now is whether Gov. Bob Ferguson will support the proposals. Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard
Clergy members to become mandatory child abuse reporters in Washington state Washington state is poised to require clergy members to report child abuse or neglect, even when it is disclosed in confession. The defining legislation now goes to Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson for signing. Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard
Eid moves one step closer to becoming a Washington state holiday Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, two holidays celebrated by nearly 100,000 Muslims in Washington state, is one step closer to state recognition. Ruby de Luna
Tax the rich? Not so fast, say Microsoft, other Washington state businesses The local business community is sounding alarm bells about a package of new taxes on wealthy companies and individuals proposed by Washington state democrats. Monica Nickelsburg
Former longtime Washington House Speaker Frank Chopp dies at 71 Longtime Washington Democratic Rep. Frank Chopp, who became one of the state’s most powerful House speakers over the two decades he held the leadership role, died Saturday. Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard
Safety measures for kids on social media may become law in Washington state Changes could be coming to how minors can use social media in Washington. Monica Nickelsburg
Bill to allow more housing near bus stops and rail stations progresses in Olympia It may be easier for Washington State residents to find an affordable home within walking distance of good transit in the future. A “transit-oriented development” bill has made it halfway through the legislature, on its long path to becoming law. Joshua McNichols
Domestic workers could get guaranteed breaks, minimum wage under proposed Washington state bill Domestic workers in Washington state don’t have guaranteed breaks or minimum pay — unless they’re in the city of Seattle. A bill currently before the Washington state Legislature would change that. Eilís O'Neill
'Mosquito Fleet Act' could bring small ferries to more Puget Sound communities Washington State's new ferry boats are years away. It's a painful reality for waterfront communities that depend on ferries. But a new bill in the legislature promises to give them some relief. Joshua McNichols
