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WA senator sparks fury with description of 40-year-old law limiting parental rights
State Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen didn’t foresee the furor that would erupt over his description of a ...
Bill would bolster 'shield law' for abortions, gender procedures for out-of-state residents
A bill introduced in the Washington State Legislature this session would bolster an existing law that seeks to shield ...
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Washington Legislature considers strengthening youth labor laws
Derrik lost both his legs in June 2023, the summer after his sophomore year of high school, while working for a large ...
Trump loosens enforcement of US law banning bribery of foreign officials
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order directing the Justice Department to pause prosecutions of ...
Spokane voices support for Washington’s sanctuary law in most crowded meeting in years
A nonbinding resolution to signal the city of Spokane’s commitment to Washington’s sanctuary state law, the Keep Washington ...
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Worker retraining, sick leave focus of new Washington laws
Feb. 4—OLYMPIA — Changes to Washington law will give more options to Washington employers looking to keep on workers who are recovering from temporary disabilities. Other changes will expand ...
Washington sports association seeking legal counsel after Trump executive order on trans athletes
The governing body of nearly 800 public and private middle and high schools in Washington will wait for additional guidance ...
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U.S. government officials privately warn Musk’s blitz appears illegal
The chaotic blitz by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has triggered legal objections across Washington, with officials in at least a half-dozen federal agencies and departments ...
New outreach campaign looks to deter retail theft in Washington County
The Washington County District Attorney's Office is partnering with the sheriff's office and law enforcement agencies ...