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Trump administration sues WA, 3 other states over undercover license plate denials

by Shaanth Nanguneri, Washington State Standard May 28, 2026 The Trump administration sued four Democratic-led states Wednesday over the states’ refusal to grant undercover license plates...

Judge sides with WA in dispute over $4M grant canceled during DOGE era

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard May 27, 2026 A federal judge in Seattle on Tuesday ruled the Trump administration wrongfully terminated a $4 million grant...

Judge blocks Washington’s new sheriff standards law

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard April 29, 2026 Washington’s new law setting stricter eligibility standards for sheriffs was partially blocked in state court on Wednesday,...

After shocking revelations, WA leaders reconsider Cesar Chavez recognition

by Jerry Cornfield and Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 20, 2026 State lawmakers and the governor are rethinking how Washington marks the legacy of Cesar...

Face mask ban for police in Washington is signed into law

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 19, 2026 SEATTLE — Law enforcement officers in Washington state can no longer cover their faces to conceal their...

Washington state clarifies what is an ‘election’

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard March 18, 2026 A new state law aims to erase any confusion about Washington’s ban on voting more than once...

Transparency battles are getting more difficult in WA

by Mike Fancher, Washington State Standard March 18, 2026 Protecting the people’s right to know in Washington state is a constant battle that is getting even...

WA is close to letting Rivian and Lucid sell directly to customers at showrooms

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard March 16, 2026 Rivian and Lucid could soon be able to sell cars from a showroom in the same way...

Republican in WA House draws GOP challenger

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard March 10, 2026 An incumbent Washington Republican state lawmaker is facing an intraparty challenge from an associate pastor of a...

Last deadline of Washington legislative session kills more bills

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 7, 2026 So close. With less than a week to go, policy proposals could see the finish line to becoming...

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