Washington
Preventing Burns
Olympia – A burn or scald injury can happen at any age, but children, older adults, and people with disabilities are at higher risk. Burn injuries can result from more than just fire- they can also be […]
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Session ends, Washingtonians face $12.9 billion tax bill, rent control, fewer parental rights
OLYMPIA… Sen. Nikki Torres, R-Pasco and assistant Senate Republican budget leader, issued the following statement after a vote by the Senate Democrats completed the approval of the new 2025-27 state operating budget, on the last day of […]
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Rent increase cap proposal heads to Washington governor
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardApril 27, 2025 Washington is poised to limit annual residential rent increases with legislation now headed to the governor’s desk. The House and Senate on Sunday, the last day of […]
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WA lawmakers shift approach on closing center for people with disabilities
by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero, Washington State StandardApril 27, 2025 A highly contested bill around the closure of a residential center for people with disabilities passed the Washington state House and Senate this weekend with mixed […]
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Video: Sen. John Braun on TVW’s The Impact – 2025 Sine Die Special
Senator John Braun discussed the state budget, highlighting concerns about overspending and taxation. He praised bills on school safety and law enforcement funding but criticized property tax levy increases. He also addressed special education funding […]