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We ...Read More TOP STORY Politics Canadian border agents consider strike amid talk of border reopening Ian Portmann June 15, 2021 Last Thursday, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) said its workers will start strike votes this Wednesday, further complicating the reopening process of the ...Read More TOP STORY Health Recent UW and DOH study states WA Notify has saved lives Ian Portmann June 14, 2021 Researchers from the University of Washington School of Public Health and the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) recently announced they believe the Washington Exposure ...Read More Latest News Popular Morning Wire: Gun regulations, NIL rights, Re-opening the Canadian border DJ Wilson June 15, 2021 Canadian border agents consider strike amid talk of border reopening Ian Portmann June 15, 2021 Recent UW and DOH study states WA Notify has saved lives Ian Portmann June 14, 2021 Senators Murray, Portman, and King introduce bipartisan legislation to close digital divide, promote digital equity The Office of Sen. Patty Murray June 11, 2021 Northwest Progressive Institute finds American Rescue Plan popular in Washington Ian Portmann June 10, 2021 Gonzaga’s Mark Few testifies before Sen. Cantwell and Senate Committee over NIL legislation Ian Portmann June 9, 2021 Judge orders halt to driver’s license suspensions for unpaid tickets LaVendrick Smith June 1, 2021 Canadian border agents consider strike amid talk of border reopening Ian Portmann June 15, 2021 The questions facing the Republican Party Michael Goldberg June 3, 2021 Seattle sports teams welcome increase in fans as COVID restrictions ease Ian Portmann June 4, 2021 Attorney General’s lawsuit orders debt collectors to compensate Washington consumers Ian Portmann June 8, 2021 Q&A: Sara Nelson looks to bring public service and private sector experience to Seattle City Council Ian Portmann June 7, 2021 Courts Attorney General’s lawsuit orders debt collectors to compensate Washington consumers Ian Portmann June 8, 2021 Morning Wire Morning Wire: Q&A w/Sara Nelson, New lead reporter position, Wildfire season DJ Wilson June 8, 2021 About Us We’re hiring for a State Government and Political Reporter. Want to join us? DJ Wilson June 8, 2021 The Morning Wire: Keeping you informed on Washington politics, policy, and political economy Politics Q&A: Sara Nelson looks to bring public service and private sector experience to Seattle City Council Ian Portmann June 7, 2021 Health Seattle sports teams welcome increase in fans as COVID restrictions ease Ian Portmann June 4, 2021 Health Local organizations work to further equitable representation in health care Community Health Plan of Washington June 4, 2021 Morning Wire Morning Wire: Gun regulations, NIL rights, Re-opening the Canadian border Morning Wire: Q&A w/Sara Nelson, New lead reporter position, Wildfire season Morning Wire: Disparities in health outcomes, Guaranteed basic income, June hearings Morning Wire: Legislative Republicans, Inslee vetoes, Equity statement Morning Wire: Inslee vetoes, Candidate filing, Rainy day funds Top 5 Judge orders halt to driver’s license suspensions for unpaid tickets Canadian border agents consider strike amid talk of border reopening The questions facing the Republican Party Seattle sports teams welcome increase in fans as COVID restrictions ease Attorney General’s lawsuit orders debt collectors to compensate Washington consumers Podcasts Podcast: A Conversation with Kan Qiu Podcast: A Conversation with Joshua Freed Podcast: Republican Health Policy Leadership Podcast: A Conversation with the 2018 Legislators-Elect Podcast: A Conversation with Rep. Nicole Macri on Homelessness Politics The questions facing the Republican Party Michael Goldberg June 3, 2021 Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman is the lone statewide elected Republican on the West Coast. She has survived two difficult reelection campaigns by staying ...Read More Morning Wire Morning Wire: Disparities in health outcomes, Guaranteed basic income, June hearings DJ Wilson June 2, 2021 I’m about to host a conversation with Rep. My-Linh Thai, CEO of CHPW Leanne Berge, and Ali Thomas, MD, of Kaiser Permanente. We’ll talk through ...Read More Courts Judge orders halt to driver’s license suspensions for unpaid tickets LaVendrick Smith June 1, 2021 An estimated 100,000 Washington residents will have their driver’s licenses reinstated and people will no longer be penalized for driving while poor as a result ...Read More Infrastructure Biden budget includes funding for transit projects in Puget Sound Michael Goldberg May 28, 2021 Funding for two Washington State transit projects was included in the $6 trillion budget proposal released by President Biden Friday. The funds are allocated in ...Read More Political Economy Is a guaranteed basic income headed to King County? Michael Goldberg May 27, 2021 On Thursday, King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove proposed a study of a King County Basic Income Program to analyze the benefits of a guaranteed monthly ...Read More Courts AG Ferguson charges three officers in the killing of Manuel Ellis Brionna Aho May 27, 2021 Today the Washington Attorney General filed felony charges against three Tacoma Police Department officers involved in the homicide of Manuel Ellis. The Attorney General charged Christopher ...Read More Health Murray laying the groundwork for public option legislation Michael Goldberg May 26, 2021 U.S Senator Patty Murray (D – WA) and U.S. Representative Frank Pallone, Jr. (D – NJ) are asking for input on how to structure legislation ...Read More Morning Wire Morning Wire: Legislative Republicans, Inslee vetoes, Equity statement DJ Wilson May 25, 2021 After 14 months of COVID, 5,754 residents have passed away from COVID. But, some number of our 7.6m residents have suffered from the trauma of ...Read More Videos ICYMI: Recapping the 2021 session with legislative Republicans Michael Goldberg May 24, 2021 Last week, the Wire hosted a virtual conversation with Republican caucus leaders Sen. John Braun and Rep. J.T. Wilcox and Republican floor leaders Sen. Shelly ...Read More Politics Tribal leaders, legislators condemn Inslee’s surprise veto of tribal human rights provisions in Climate Commitment Act Snoqualmie Indian Tribe May 21, 2021 The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe joins the President of the National Congress of American Indians and allied Democratic Party legislators in condemning Governor Jay Inslee’s surprise ...Read More More Stories About Privacy Policy © 2021 Washington State Wire...