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A bill that aims to improve early learning would lower Washington's compulsory education starting age from 8 to 6.

Half a century ago, Northwest activist Judith Arcana was one of more than 100 women known as ‘Jane’ who aided and abetted illegal abortions.

Without federal protection for abortion, the state has become a refuge for those seeking care and a target for political opposition.

Razors, deodorant and shampoo cost more when marketed toward women. Now, six Kirkland students are turning to Olympia to help end gendered pricing.

Washington is one of a handful of states that exempt clergy from reporting suspected abuse. Some lawmakers are trying to change that.

Our legislative tracker follows which bills are moving forward or meeting roadblocks in Olympia.

Records obtained by Crosscut show that House lawmakers used 'legislative privilege' to shield emails, memos and text messages from public view.

Lawmakers aim to tackle housing costs from all angles, including construction, subsidized housing, homeless services, zoning and renter protections.

Despite a 2019 state Supreme Court ruling, legislators are shielding documents by claiming a loophole of 'legislative privilege.'

The party has used its legislative majorities year after year to check off a lot of its wish list. What now?

As the 2023 legislative session gets underway, Inslee is pushing an ambitious housing package and a prohibition on semiautomatic rifles.

Plaintiffs claim the Indian Child Welfare Act and the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act are racially discriminatory – against non-Indigenous people.

The legislative session kicks off today in Olympia, and state lawmakers have a full agenda: gun regulations, education, big budget questions and more.

Nate Gowdy discusses the Capitol attack and his new photo book ‘Insurrection.’

Since the 2021 attack on the capitol campus, security has increased, two people have faced prosecution and reporters continue to feel the shock.