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Gov't. Accountability Office rules that Trump administration violated federal law on aid to Ukraine; and racial disparities in health care.

2020Talks - January 17, 2020

Just a couple weeks out from the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary, four Senators are being pulled off the campaign trail for the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.

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The Washington Legislature is considering five bills to help curb prescription drug prices, including a monthly cap on insulin costs. (Cagkan/Adobe Stock)

WA Lawmakers Seek Solutions to Soaring Prescription Costs

Friday, January 17, 2020

OLYMPIA, Wash. - Five bills aimed at reining in skyrocketing prescription prices are in front of a Washington State Senate committee today. Between ...Read More

During his 2020 State of the State address, Gov. Jay Inslee called on lawmakers to act to remedy the state's affordable housing crisis. (Office of the Governor)

WA State of State: "Bold Direction" from Inslee on Housing Crisis

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Gov. Jay Inslee called on lawmakers Tuesday to make affordable housing and ending homelessness their top priorities this session ...Read More

Washington state still has an estimated backlog of more than 6,500 untested sexual assault kits. (Sgt. Rebecca Linder/defenseimagery.mil)

WA Bill Would Reform Sexual Assault Kit Handling

Monday, January 13, 2020

OLYMPIA, Wash. -- As Washington state continues to test its backlog of sexual assault kits, lawmakers also are looking to reform how kits are managed ...Read More

Standards for counselors at Washington state's 34 community and technical colleges vary widely among the schools. (Adobe Stock)

WA Develops Standards for Often-Overlooked College Counselors

Friday, January 10, 2020

OLYMPIA, Wash. - Counselors play an integral role in helping and guiding students, and can even prevent them dropping out. This year, standards will ...Read More

Wildfire smoke is a major health and climate concern across Washington state. (NASA Earth Observatory/Flickr)

Catastrophic Fires: Target of WA Funding Proposal

Monday, January 6, 2020

OLYMPIA, Wash. - With the threat of wildfires looming larger, 2020 could be the year Washington state provides funding solely for preparing for them ...Read More

A capital gains tax could be on the docket for Washington state lawmakers in their upcoming session. (CrackerClips/Adobe Stock)

Will WA Lawmakers Tackle Tax Fairness in 2020?

Friday, January 3, 2020

TACOMA, Wash. - How can Washington state create a more just society in 2020? Two experts say the state should tax its way toward that goal. The ...Read More

Writing out a budget can help folks visualize which expenses are necessary each month. (Orawan/Adobe Stock)

How to Get in Financial Shape Next Year

Monday, December 30, 2019

SEATTLE - One of the most common New Year's resolutions is becoming more physically fit. Financial experts say folks also should consider becoming ...Read More

Washingtonians at a public meeting on a Puget Sound clean-fuel standard noted the region's leadership tackling climate change. (Washington Environmental Council)

Public Comment Ends Soon for Bold Puget Sound Clean Fuel Standard

Monday, December 23, 2019

SEATTLE - The Puget Sound region has proposed cutting emissions from its biggest greenhouse gas source - the transportation sector. Public comment ...Read More

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