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The leaders of the Greater Idaho movement have asked President-elect Donald Trump to support their efforts to have counties in eastern Oregon join Idaho – a state they say is more in tune with them politically, economically and culturally. buff.ly/3ZrjUrt

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State legislators are meeting in Olympia this week for their annual "committee days," a chance to get up to speed on issues that may arise during next year’s session and to get familiarized with any committee changes. #waleg washingtonstatestandard.com/…

Lawmakers return to Olympia for meetings ahead of 2025 session • Washington State Standard

Legislators convene in Olympia for their committee days, a chance to get up to speed on issues that may arise during next year’s session.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday it will require dairy farms to share samples of unpasteurized milk when requested, in an effort to gather more information about the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza. washingtonstatestandard.com/…

USDA launches national testing of milk from dairy farms to track bird flu outbreak • Washington...

USDA will require dairy farms to share samples of unpasteurized milk when requested to gather more information avian influenza.

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Businesses and nonprofit groups in Washington should watch out for fraudulent letters that claim to be asking for money on behalf of the state government. #waleg washingtonstatestandard.com/…

Scammers claiming to be from a state agency are targeting Washington businesses • Washington State...

Businesses and nonprofit organizations should watch out for fraudulent letters that ask for money on behalf of the Secretary of State.

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The cost of projects that received support from Washington's Housing Trust Fund dipped last year but remained high, according to new data. #waleg washingtonstatestandard.com/…

Costs remain high for WA affordable housing projects • Washington State Standard

A new report from the Department of Commerce shows project costs for affordable housing dipped but remained up overall statewide.

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With the state facing a multi-billion dollar budget gap, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has ordered state agencies to freeze "most non-discretionary and non-essential" hiring, service contracts, purchasing and travel. #waleg washingtonstatestandard.com/…

WA Gov. Inslee orders hiring and travel freeze for state agencies • Washington State Standard

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has ordered state agencies to freeze most hiring and travel due to a looming multi-billion dollar budget shortfall.

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Washington lawmakers have begun teeing up legislation ahead of the 2025 session. Here are some of the highlights so far. #waleg washingtonstatestandard.com/…

First bills drop ahead of WA’s 2025 legislative session • Washington State Standard

Washington lawmakers began prefiling bills ahead of the 2025 legislative session, which starts in Olympia in January.

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State funds that pay for homelessness services in Washington are running low, and the Legislature may need to find extra money to avoid program cuts. The Department of Commerce anticipates a nearly $403 million shortfall. #waleg washingtonstatestandard.com/…

Fees that pay for WA homelessness programs running short • Washington State Standard

State funds that pay for homelessness services in Washington are running low, and the Legislature may need to find extra money. 

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Washington’s Dan Newhouse looks ahead to a new Trump era: He voted to impeach the former president. Now, with Donald Trump returning to the White House, the five-term congressman says the GOP is poised to accomplish "good things for the country." #waelex washingtonstatestandard.com/…

Washington’s Dan Newhouse looks ahead to a new Trump era • Washington State Standard

Washington Republican U.S. Rep Dan Newhouse voted to impeach Donald Trump but is ready to help advance parts of his agenda next year.

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House Speaker Laurie Jinkins and Minority Leader Drew Stokesbary will lead their respective caucuses in the Washington state House of Representatives in the 2025 legislative session. buff.ly/4eP9Uhh

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Democrat Adrian Cortes narrowly defeated Republican Brad Benton in a closely-watched election for an open seat in the Washington Senate, according to county-certified election results. But with only a 172-vote margin, the race will go to a recount. #waelex washingtonstatestandard.com/…

A WA state Senate race heads to recount as counties certify results • Washington State Standard

County auditors certified election results in Washington Tuesday. A recount is needed to confirm who won a close race for a legislative seat.

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A 5,000-member public employee union in Washington that overwhelmingly rejected a new two-year contract in September is accusing the governor’s office and several community colleges of bad-faith bargaining. #waleg buff.ly/3V9WlSx

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Washington plans to open a new juvenile detention center on the campus of a prison in Aberdeen, an attempt to ease overcrowding at two existing state facilities for young people convicted of crimes. #waleg washingtonstatestandard.com/…

Inslee unveils plan for new juvenile detention center on grounds of Aberdeen prison • Washington...

Washington will open a new juvenile detention center on the campus of a state prison in Aberdeen to ease overcrowding at other facilities.

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Providers of supported living services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are asking the Legislature for more funding to increase wages in an increasingly difficult-to-staff field. #waleg buff.ly/3Opthmk

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With overcrowding at Washington’s two juvenile detention centers, the Department of Children, Youth and Families is asking state lawmakers for money to open a new facility. #waleg buff.ly/4fXXEfj

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Washington’s Senate Democratic caucus will soon have three openings. Sens. Karen Keiser, Patty Kuderer and Emily Randall are all planning to leave the state Senate in the weeks ahead. #waelex #waleg buff.ly/3V0ZTGM

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A half-dozen state Senate committees will have new chairpersons heading into the 2025 session, with Democrats releasing the lineup on Thursday. #waleg washingtonstatestandard.com/…

WA Senate Democrats choose new committee chairs ahead of 2025 session • Washington State Standard

A half-dozen state Senate committees will have new chairpersons heading into the 2025 session, with Democrats releasing the lineup Thursday.

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A new state revenue forecast shows a drop in tax collections, sobering news for Washington lawmakers and Gov. Jay Inslee, who were already weighing options for spending cuts and raising new revenue to erase a projected $12 billion budget shortfall. #waleg buff.ly/3Zhqdix

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Washington Secretary of Health Umair Shah will step down next month, joining other state agency leaders planning to exit before Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson takes office in January. washingtonstatestandard.com/…

Inslee execs heading for exits as Ferguson prepares to take over as WA governor • Washington State...

Several members of Gov. Jay Inslee’s executive cabinet are planning exits before Bob Ferguson begins his term as Washington's next governor.

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U.S. Rep. Adam Smith, a Washington Democrat, said Tuesday that his party’s brand is “broken” and that criticizing President-elect Donald Trump would not be enough to get it on a more successful track. buff.ly/4fDkARA

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