What Washington lawmakers were up to during their first week in session Washington state lawmakers have been on the job for one week now. The start of 2020 was filled with historical moments and and hearings on a range of issues. Austin Jenkins
State lawmakers aim to make WA schools safer for undocumented students A proposed measure would make sure schools across Washington state do not collect the immigration status of students or their families. Esmy Jimenez
Zero carbon in 30 years: Inslee sets more aggressive goal for state Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is proposing to make the state carbon-neutral in 30 years, a much more aggressive pace of pollution reduction than his administration has pursued before. John Ryan
Washington lawmakers turn their eyes to gap in services for developmental disabilities An estimated 13,000 people with developmental disabilities in Washington are not receiving services from the state. Monday, state lawmakers will take a closer look at the issue. Austin Jenkins
With R-88 defeated, what's next for affirmative action in WA? Kim Malcolm talks with Austin Jenkins about the future of affirmative action in Washington state. Kim Malcolm
Lack of affordable child care costs WA $2 billion per year, report says Paige Browning talks with child care advocate Ryan Pricco about how a shortage of affordable child care in Washington is affecting the state's economy. Paige Browning
Affirmative action campaign in WA sued for not paying signature gatherers Last winter, Anthony Hill and his wife Anita came to Washington state from Michigan to gather voter signatures for I-1000, an initiative to the Legislature to restore affirmative action. Austin Jenkins
Spokane Republicans call for Rep. Matt Shea to step down Kim Malcolm talks with journalist Leah Sottile about the numerous controversies involving Rep. Matt Shea (R-Spokane Valley). Kim Malcolm
Washington first state to legalize human composting Composting human remains is now legal in Washington, in first of its kind law. Paige Browning
Free college is coming for more low income students in Washington Kim Malcolm talks with Michael Meotti about the Workforce Education Investment Act. Kim Malcolm
