A State Braces for Major Transportation Funding Cuts As Ballot Measure Nears Passage
Seattle area officials are vowing to sue over the Washington state initiative, which seeks to limit vehicle registration fees to $30 and impose new restrictions on taxes.
Washington State Law On Behavioral Care Balances Parental Rights, Teens’ Autonomy
Washington is one of many states that carved out exceptions to the rights of parents to know about or consent to certain types of care their minor children receive.
Noise Pollution Hurts Wildlife, But States Have Trouble Turning Down the Volume
Increasingly, research shows that human-caused noise can be harmful to many species. But very little regulation exists in the United States to limit the increasing encroachment of noise on the environment.
Climate Readiness Plan: Just (Let the Rivers) Go With the Flow
Washington is one of the rare states to have its own state-funded buyout and restoration program, one that is set up to remove development from flood-prone areas on an ongoing basis.
Union Agrees to $3.2 Million Settlement in Dispute Over Fees
The pending settlement comes in a legal dispute between home care workers and a public sector labor union in Washington state.
Busy Shipping River at a Standstill Until a Broken Barge Lock is Fixed
Thousands of tons of cargo are stuck on barges, as the closure on the Columbia River is expected to last until the end of the month.
A Ticket to Ride: Will Busing the Homeless Help or Just Move People Along?
In King County, Washington, a local lawmaker wants to spend $1 million to offer free bus tickets to homeless people to help them reunite with family.
Union Organizing Emails May Be Subject to Disclosure After State High Court Ruling
A group often at odds with government labor unions says the case sets an important precedent for when correspondence about union activities is public record.
When a Cougar Comes to Town
There have been reports of a big cat lurking in Washington’s capital city. A state agency is looking into the sightings.
Voters in One State to Decide on Allowing Affirmative Action
Washington in the 1990s restricted the practice by state government. That could soon change, depending on the results of an upcoming referendum.
Getting Older, Going Broke: Who’s Going to Pay for Long-Term Care?
Washington is the first state with public long-term care insurance.
Some Washington Residents Push for a New State
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Texas Secretary of State resigns … Oklahoma settles lawsuit with opioid maker … Oakland considers decriminalizing psychedelics.
Sniff, Sit, Play: Using Dogs to Detect Invasive Species
Puddles, a 2-year-old Jack Russell mix, is helping Fish and Wildlife officials in Washington state prevent the spread of invasive species of mussels.
The Best—and Worst—States to Live In
Washington ranks first in U.S. News & World Report's annual "Best States" rankings, while Louisiana took last place for the third consecutive year.
Washington State Tightens Gun Regulations
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | States consider lowering DUI threshold … Alabama advances equal pay legislation … Illinois proposes LGBTQ curriculum.
Many Officers Hired by New Police Departments After Misconduct Probes
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Developments in local and federal investigations into officials across the country … A bill banning sanctuary cities passes the Florida House … Federal judge says it is legal to sell fireworks on tribal land.
With 'Human Composting' Legislation, Washington State Could Offer Alternatives to Burials
After passing the legislature last week, a bill that provides alternatives to cremation and traditional burials is headed to the governor.
Washington State Moves to Tighten Vaccine Exemptions
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Former foster children push for a "bill of rights" about maintaining sibling relationships ... A lawsuit over the Colorado River protection plan ... Connecticut lawmakers could require diaper changing table parity in public restrooms.
Surprise Medical Billing: Some States Ahead of Feds
Nine states have laws to stop unexpected, out-of-network medical bills.
Transportation Officials Seek Flexible Federal Infrastructure Funding
Some states and localities have struggled to curb congestion because of the limited funding available for pedestrian, bicycle and transit infrastructure.
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