Author Profile John Stang John Stang is a freelance writer who often covers state government and the environment. He can be reached on email at johnstang_8@hotmail.com and on Twitter at @johnstang_8
Politics Seattle could get a new psychiatric teaching hospital In an unusual step, House Speaker Frank Chopp has personally introduced a bill to create a new hospital in Seattle. by John Stang / February 4, 2019
Politics A Walla Walla Republican thinks it should be legal to grow marijuana at home Law enforcement is balking but a number of legislators in both parties think the law could be relaxed. by John Stang / January 30, 2019
Politics Legislature looks to bring broadband to rural ‘black holes’ The proposed state broadband office would facilitate internet connectivity in communities across Washington state. by John Stang / January 17, 2019
Politics In Inslee's State of the State, climate dominates The Washington governor used the address to call for efforts on mental health, orca recovery and education. by John Stang / January 15, 2019
Politics Washington’s mental health crisis unites the Legislature Days before the beginning of the Legislature, both parties agree that something must be done. by John Stang / January 10, 2019
Politics New poll shows mental health, homelessness top list of WA voter concerns Respondents identified social services as a high priority for the state Legislature, while climate change and orcas lagged. by John Stang / January 10, 2019
Politics Exotic dancers face workplace hazards. Could the Legislature help? Washington Democrats may introduce a bill to address pay inconsistency and legal protections for dancers. by John Stang / January 9, 2019
Politics Could Washington state be the next AI frontier? As the state Legislature contemplates how it can help the emergent industry, the University of Washington lays the groundwork for a future workforce. by John Stang / December 21, 2018
Politics With Democrats in control, will Inslee finally get his capital gains tax? It's not the largest addition to the governor's proposed revenue plan, but it's likely to cause the most fuss. by John Stang / December 13, 2018
Politics Gov. Inslee calls for electric cars, high speed rail, but no climate tax State Democrats are confident they'll pass the $268M clean energy plan. by John Stang / December 11, 2018