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Republican lawmakers in Olympia are becoming increasingly disquieted about what they say is a lack of progress in addressing several initiatives during this year's legislative sessions.

A bill that would ban natural gas lines in most new construction in Washington has passed the state House — but a version being considered in the state

As developers propose solar and wind projects across Washington, gaps in the permitting process threaten culturally significant tribal sites.

A New York bill would mandate teaching climate change in the classroom. The proposed bill would establish climate-change courses for all public elementary and secondary schools. It also would provide professional learning opportunities for teachers so they have a better understanding of this subject. ...

The 28th United Nations (U.N.) Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28) wrapped up in Dubai in mid-December 2023.

For many Washington families, child care is not only expensive, it’s hard to find. Lawmakers are now looking to what might seem like an unlikely place to help solve the problem: the state’s forests. The Department of Natural Resources wants lawmakers to approve a bill that would allow the agency to purchase land and funnel […]

After a brief hiatus, those pesky citizen initiatives are back, much to the chagrin of three-term Gov. Jay Inslee and Democrats who have an ironclad grip on our state Legislature. Lawmakers, …

(The Center Square) – Addressing out-of-control crime in many communities and a shortage of police officers across much of the state is a top priority for Washington lawmakers this session.

Average customers are paying around $3-4 more per month on average, according to PSE Director of Communications Christine Donegan.

For many Washington families, child care is not only expensive, it’s hard to find.