Gov. Ferguson had previously wavered on his support in the bill’s earlier form, saying the legislation did not include enough to support working families as written.
Lawmakers are passing bills to counter ICE and protect voter data and vaccine access. After federal cuts, the final budget may backfill food assistance and healthcare funding.
Researchers from Alabama and Washington state have found that using ketamine alongside medication for opioid use disorder could help more people access addiction treatment.
In a new agreement, Centrum, nonprofit producer of beloved summer jazz workshop Jazz Port Townsend, ensures its long-term presence at Fort Worden State Park.
At a court hearing Wednesday, the City argued that the state should dismiss the remaining appeals of its 20-year comprehensive plan, which aims to address the housing crisis.
The ban would apply to federal, state, and local law enforcement officers interacting with the public or making arrests. It will head to the governor’s desk if the Senate approves final changes.
With guidance from saxophonist mentor Kandin Neri, student jazz musicians from Mount Si High School demonstrated how early exposure to jazz can pay off.