Police pause license plate readers to comply with new Washington state restrictions Law enforcement agencies, including Seattle and Kent, that use automated license plate recognition in their patrol vehicles have temporarily turned those systems off, while they seek solutions to comply with a new state law. Amy Radil
Washington's Legislature is part-time. But after 'brutal sessions,' some want change Some experts — and lawmakers themselves — think the state’s problems are starting to outgrow the legislature’s part-time schedule. Sarah Mizes-Tan
Tesla loses Washington loophole as Rivian, Lucid score direct deals A loophole benefiting the carmaker Tesla will soon end in Washington state after a compromise between other electric car manufacturers and local auto dealers. Scott Greenstone
Washington state progressives strike big business tax break from 'millionaire’s tax' The Washington State House Finance Committee made revisions to a proposed income tax after a group of progressive lawmakers said the previous version gave away too much while not doing enough for working families. Sarah Mizes-Tan
Controversial bill spelling out removal for decertified sheriffs advances in Washington legislature Amy Radil
Is right-wing media allowed in Olympia? A dispute is escalating in Olympia, pitting right-wing media against the mainstream press and legislative Democrats, and raising questions about who draws the line between journalism and activism as it gets blurrier in the internet age. Scott Greenstone
This bill could let you downsize your way to home ownership in Washington Washington state legislators want to let people live in tiny homes and RVs in backyards and driveways year round. If their bill passes, it could unlock the least expensive path to homeownership available. But critics worry about a "Cousin Eddie" problem. Joshua McNichols
Millionaires' tax could ‘revolutionize’ WA education, OSPI chief says State School Superintendent Chris Reykdal says a Democratic plan calling for a so-called "millionaires' tax" has the potential to "revolutionize" education in Washington state. Noel Gasca
