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In a 51 to 46 vote with four Democrats dissenting, the bill now has a clear path to the governor’s desk. If signed into law, it would become the first income tax for the state of Washington.

New research from the University of Washington found that when guns are taken from people accused of domestic violence, there is an overall reduction in crimes they commit.

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.

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.

Similar actions have been taken by cities in the region to limit or ban immigration enforcement activities, including Tukwila and SeaTac.

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.

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.

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.