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WA legislators are pushing new gun bills. Here’s what could pass

Her angry older brother shot her with a 30-30 rifle when she was 8. One shell went through her arm and leg because she was crouching. She spent two years in and...

Most WA youth exiting mental health treatment face homelessness

Cortes said that while programs providing housing and supportive services do exist, they often cut off eligibility when a person turns 18, which may explain in part why homelessness numbers are so...

WA Secretary of State Steve Hobbs talks misinformation, primaries

The conversation is posted below, or you can listen to the Crosscut Reports podcast. Both have been lightly edited for length and clarity.Crosscut: Why does Washington have a presidential primary when the...

FAQ: Washington’s March 12 presidential primary

Political insiders who are looking forward to a trip to the parties’ national conventions. The primary ballot that just arrived in Washington registered voters’ mailboxes is their July invitation to Milwaukee for...

Gas prices too high? WA residents may get $200 back for utilities

House and Senate Democratic leaders — who control both chambers — unveiled similar proposals Monday within their supplemental 2023-2025 budgets, which must be reconciled within two and a half weeks.In the Senate,...

WA debates bill on ‘stealthing,’ or lying about sexual protection

A quick internet search revealed that while stealthing is addressed in two states, California and Maine, Washington laws provide no legal remedies. Berry said that’s when she got to work.House Bill 1958,...

WA Legislature keeps most of its priority bills alive — so far

A lot of the biggest issues, including more spending on behavioral health and housing, will likely be decided as part of budget negotiations. The next big hurdle for legislation is a Feb....

Washington teens advocate for Narcan in every school

Although the original bill expanded Narcan only to high schools in districts, it was amended to include all K-12 public schools. If passed, the legislation would make Narcan available to more than...

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