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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.
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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.
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Researchers from Alabama and Washington state have found that using ketamine alongside medication for opioid use disorder could help more people access addiction treatment.
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It's an age old practice that's having a moment right now. But is there anything to the health claims? Scientists say sauna is more than hot air.
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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.
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Similar actions have been taken by cities in the region to limit or ban immigration enforcement activities, including Tukwila and SeaTac.
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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.
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Two flood disasters, just four years apart, each underscored the threat posed by the moody and volatile Nooksack River.
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Washington state doesn’t have any major AI regulation on the books. But lawmakers, increasingly concerned about the technology’s potential harms, are looking to catch up.
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The Washington State House Finance Committee made revisions to a proposed income tax after a group of progressive lawmakers said the previous version gave away too much while not doing enough for working families.
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Nearly three months after devastating floods tore through Western Washington, volunteers are helping people rebuild damaged homes. But the money is about to run dry.
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“These women are amazing,” said team captain Hilary Knight. “Whatever is going on should never outshine and minimize their work and our work on the world’s stage.”