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Lawmakers propose budget cut that could eliminate Washington teachers bonuses

National Board Certified Teachers can receive more than $11,000 per year in bonuses. LACEY, Wash. — State lawmakers may end a longtime bonus program for thousands of teachers in the state....

Washington considers ‘Alyssa’s Law’ for heightened school security

Washington’s "Alyssa’s Law" would honor a victim of a Florida school shooting. OLYMPIA, Wash. — A school shooting in Florida could result in security upgrades in Washington state schools. ...

Senate passes bill requiring clergy to report abuse, legislation heads to House

Currently, professions like teaching, health and childcare, and law enforcement are considered “mandatory” reporters. OLYMPIA, Wash. — The bill to add clergy to the state’s list of mandatory reporters of child...

Free lunches, flavored vape ban among non-advancing bills

Financial bills in the Washington state Legislature faced a Friday committee deadline. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Dozens of bills that could have impacted the state’s budget died in Olympia Friday. ...

As Gov. Ferguson prepares suggested budget cuts, taxes remain ‘last resort’

The release of proposed cuts, delays in implementation are expected Thursday. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is set to release a list of suggested cuts and delays in state...

Washington state may pause creation of specialized license plates

The proposal comes as legislators debate bills to create 10 new specialty license plates. OLYMPIA, Wash. — In a year when 10 new commemorative license plates have been proposed, another bill...

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