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Breach of state database may expose personal information

Information could include Social Security numbers, birth dates, driver's licenses

Feb. 6, 2022 3:13 p.m.

Bills to help Whatcom flood victims have bipartisan backing

State House passes Alicia Rule's small-business legislation 96-0

Feb. 3, 2022 6:51 p.m.

Senate OKs bill increasing redistricting plan transparency

The bill seeks to create more transparency

Feb. 3, 2022 6:56 a.m.

Washington insurance commissioner adopts credit scoring ban

The rule was announced Tuesday and takes effect March 4

Feb. 1, 2022 3:45 p.m.

Delay of Washington’s long-term care program signed into law

The program is delayed 18 months

Jan. 28, 2022 5:25 a.m.

Ben Elenbaas announces run for Ericksen’s Senate seat

Custer Republican is third candidate to declare

Jan. 27, 2022 11:15 p.m.

Washington’s paid family leave program running short on cash

Washington state's paid family leave program could hit a deficit as early as March

Jan. 27, 2022 5:50 a.m.

Inslee proposes $626 million budget to fight climate change

Proposals target electric vehicles and construction carbon emissions

Jan. 23, 2022 1:25 p.m.

Ferry fixes, affordable housing top local legislators’ priority lists

Republicans seek tax cuts, welcome new senator

Jan. 23, 2022 9:00 a.m.