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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson, AG Nick Brown pledge legal action if ICE violates state residents’ rights

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SEATTLE — Gov. Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown are condemning President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration crackdown in Minnesota and say they’re preparing legal options to fight back See the Story

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WA crime victim advocates make another plea for state funding • Washington State Standard

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The Washington state Capitol on April 18, 2025. (Photo by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero/Washington State Standard)For years, crime victim advocates in Washington have fought for state funding to make up for dwindling federal dollars. This year will be no different. These advocates are asking for a minimum of $21.4 million to keep their organizations afloat. But Gov. Bob Ferguson’s budget proposal, released last month, included just $12 million as s…Olympia · Olympia Read Article

State Legislature considers bill to eliminate 3D-printed guns

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OLYMPIA — The state House Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee held a hearing Wednesday on a bill prohibiting the use of 3D printers to manufacture certain firearms and their components.Gun Control · Olympia Read Article

WA Supreme Court Justice Raquel Montoya-Lewis won’t seek reelection • Washington State Standard

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Supreme Court Justice Raquel Montoya-Lewis answers questions from the press after then-Gov. Jay Inslee announced her appointment in 2019. (Photo courtesy of the governor's office)State Supreme Court Justice Raquel Montoya-Lewis, the first Native American elected statewide in Washington’s history, won’t seek reelection for a second term on the high court. Montoya-Lewis has been on the court since 2020. She’ll serve out her term, which ends Dec. …Olympia · Olympia Read Article

WA Auditor has no plans to investigate potential daycare fraud

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(The Center Square) - Washington State Auditor Pat McCarthy has no current plans to expand an ongoing state audit into the Department of Children, Youth and Families, despite reports ofOlympia · Olympia See the Story

Moses Lake State Senator Seeks Public Hearing on Trans Athlete Initiative

OLYMPIA — A certified ballot initiative that would address transgender participation in girls’ and women’s interscholastic sports is drawing renewed attention at the Capitol, as Sen. Judy Warnick urges lawmakers to hold a public hearing and openly debate the controversial…Olympia · Olympia Read Article

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson, AG Nick Brown pledge legal action if ICE violates state residents’ rights

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Washington Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu Retires After 11 Years of Service

On December 31, 2025, 68-year-old Mary Yu retired from the Washington Supreme Court, concluding 11 years of service. As the state’s first Asian American, Latina, and openly gay justice, she leaves a trailblazing legacy, breaking barriers and championing inclusion, and representation. Born in Chicago to a Chinese father and Mexican mother, Yu grew up immersed in diverse cultures. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1975 and went on to ea…Olympia · Olympia Read Article

Proposed Washington State Bill Seeks Higher Taxes on Cigarettes, Vape Products

OLYMPIA, WA – A bill introduced in the 2026 Washington State Legislature would increase taxes on cigarettes and revise how vapor and tobacco products are taxed, while directing portions of the new revenue to health care, emergency response, and enforcement programs. House Bill 2382 was prefiled on Jan. 9 and received its first reading on Jan. 12, when it was referred to the House Committee on Finance. A public hearing is scheduled for Jan. 30 at…Taxes · Olympia Read Article

‘Homeownership is getting further and further away from us’: Advocates head to Olympia to urge Legislature to address housing stability, homelessness funding

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Last year’s rent stabilization bill marked a hard-fought victory for housing advocates. But they say it was just the first plank in a bridge that remains shaky. Read more...Olympia · Olympia Read Article

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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson, AG Nick Brown pledge legal action if ICE violates state residents’ rights

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Washington Legislature Grapples with Slew of Bills Regulating AI » The Urbanist

WA crime victim advocates make another plea for state funding • Washington State Standard

State Legislature considers bill to eliminate 3D-printed guns

WA Supreme Court Justice Raquel Montoya-Lewis won’t seek reelection • Washington State Standard

WA Auditor has no plans to investigate potential daycare fraud

Moses Lake State Senator Seeks Public Hearing on Trans Athlete Initiative

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson, AG Nick Brown pledge legal action if ICE violates state residents’ rights

Washington Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu Retires After 11 Years of Service

Proposed Washington State Bill Seeks Higher Taxes on Cigarettes, Vape Products

‘Homeownership is getting further and further away from us’: Advocates head to Olympia to urge Legislature to address housing stability, homelessness funding

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Washington Legislature Grapples with Slew of Bills Regulating AI » The Urbanist

WA crime victim advocates make another plea for state funding • Washington State Standard

State Legislature considers bill to eliminate 3D-printed guns

WA Supreme Court Justice Raquel Montoya-Lewis won’t seek reelection • Washington State Standard

WA Auditor has no plans to investigate potential daycare fraud

Moses Lake State Senator Seeks Public Hearing on Trans Athlete Initiative

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson, AG Nick Brown pledge legal action if ICE violates state residents’ rights

Washington Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu Retires After 11 Years of Service

Proposed Washington State Bill Seeks Higher Taxes on Cigarettes, Vape Products

‘Homeownership is getting further and further away from us’: Advocates head to Olympia to urge Legislature to address housing stability, homelessness funding

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