Washington
WA Bill Provides Free School Meals, But Worker Shortage is Hurdle
A measure in the Washington State Legislature would provide free school meals to K-12 students, but nutrition service workers are worried they are …
WA's Renewable Future Hinges on Building More Power Lines
Washington state is pursuing an aggressive climate plan to switch to renewable energy sources, but it faces one often overlooked issue: enough high-…
UW Professor: Fear of Death Inspires Death Penalty Views
A new book by a University of Washington professor on the death penalty finds support for executions may be motivated by people's own fear of death…
Locally Caught Salmon Provide Step Toward Food Independence for WA Tribe
Under a new project, locally sourced food is part of a food assistance program for members of the Lummi Tribe in northwest Washington. The Food …
Community Challenge Grant Provides Unique Opportunity for WA Cities
A grant program to improve communities is open for applications. Started in 2017, the AARP Community Challenge program provides grants to …
WA Lawmakers Look to Tackle Staggering Health Care Cost Increases
Lawmakers in Olympia have introduced a host of measures to address one of the biggest issues facing Washingtonians: rising health care costs…
WA Lawmakers Look to Add Affordable Housing for 'Missing Middle'
Washingtonians are being squeezed out of the housing market, and some state lawmakers want to see significant changes to cities' zoning laws to …
Undocumented Workers Could Get Access to Unemployment Under WA Bill
Undocumented workers in Washington state do not have access to unemployment insurance, but some state lawmakers aim to change it this session…
Under Bill, WA Workers Could Record Med Exams in Injury Cases
Washington state lawmakers have introduced a bill that would address some workers' concerns about the thoroughness of medical exams performed in worke…
WA Joins Multi-State Effort to Pass Wealth Tax
Lawmakers in Washington and other states are introducing bills taxing wealth in their legislatures in a coordinated effort today. In Olympia…
Amid Retention Issues, WA State Workers Push for Raises
Washington state workers face a bevy of challenges, but they hope to get a lifeline from lawmakers this legislative session. Along with lagging pay…
Groups Gather in Olympia to Discuss WA 'Age Wave'
With the state legislative session underway, a coalition advocating for older Washingtonians gathered on Thursday to discuss priorities for 2023…
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