Stacey Abrams has an outsider’s view of government. Hear how she’s working her way in Abrams fell short in her attempt to become the first African-American woman to govern an American state. She’s not letting that get her down. John O'Brien
Inslee unveils aggressive plan to cut the nation's greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 Campaigning for president in California on Friday, Washington's Gov. Jay Inslee, a Democrat, is expected to call for all new cars and new buildings to be carbon-free by 2030 and all electricity to go carbon-free by 2035. Austin Jenkins
Seattle candidates hustle for democracy vouchers but big money looms Candidates say democracy vouchers are leveling the playing field to launch their campaigns. But the vouchers can’t keep big money out of their races. Amy Radil
Presidential candidate Andrew Yang hits Seattle to propose a national Amazon tax Andrew Yang says America needs a guaranteed Universal Basic Income and he wants big tech companies like Amazon to pay for it. David Hyde
Washington lawmakers are done this year. Here’s what they passed — and didn’t — in 2019 Washington lawmakers just wrapped up an action-packed, 105-day session with passage of the first state budget to exceed $50 billion and a bundle of tax... Austin Jenkins
WA lawmakers pass $52.4B budget, reverse 20-year-old affirmative action ban Washington lawmakers adjourned at midnight Sunday after majority Democrats approved an initiative to restore affirmative action and passed a $52.4... Austin Jenkins
Three years ago Bernie won the caucus and lost the primary. This time, there's only a primary Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign is back in Washington almost a year before the primary. This weekend over 200 volunteer events are scheduled around the state. Casey Martin
Call this 'Year of the Environment' at Washington Legislature (except for orcas) The Washington Legislature is at the finish line after big decisions on clean energy, education and the measles. The Seattle Channel's Joni Balter and Q13 political analyst C.R. Douglas recap the session with KUOW's Patricia Murphy. Patricia Murphy
Seattle is one of the worst cities in the U.S. for potholes A SoundQ's listener asked why Seattle has so many potholes. So reporter David Hyde set out to learn why. And he discovered potholes are more than a nuisance - they're also a political talking point and a source of controversial art. Deborah Wang
Commission wants rent control in Seattle by this summer The Seattle Renters Commission presented its annual plan , including a recommendation for rent control in Seattle. Paige Browning
