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Bill mandates recess for K-5 students
OLYMPIA — Public school elementary school students would be guaranteed 30 minutes of recess daily under a bill moving through the Legislature. Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5257, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles, D-Fircrest,... — Updated 3/2/2023
Bill would exempt inmate search list from public records law
OLYMPIA — Victims and witnesses who track perpetrators in prison to know when they are released will be able to keep their identities private, if a bill that passed the Senate with 49 votes becomes law. “This bill creates a... — Updated 2/21/2023
Bills attempt to improve road safety
OLYMPIA - Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle and Gov. Jay Inslee say they are backing a package of new laws aimed at protecting workers, pedestrians and commuters. New bills... — Updated 2/21/2023
Students push for dam breaching
OLYMPIA - A handful of Western Washington activists called for removing Snake River dams in an effort to "save our salmon." Washington Youth Ocean and River Conservation Alliance... — Updated 1/26/2023