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New Florida laws go into effect July 1st. Here’s how they affect you

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New Chicago hospital program provides domestic violence survivors with 24/7 support, resources

By Suzanne Le Mignot Updated on: April 4, 2025 / 4:00 PM CDT The city of Chicago is partnering with the WINGS nonprofit to launch new program providing help to domestic…
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Central and Eastern Washington brace for possible Medicaid cuts

In the 4th District, represented by Republican Dan Newhouse, upward of 70% of those under 19 are enrolled in government-funded insurance programs. by Mai Hoang April 3, 2025 On March 19,…
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Seattle nonprofit faces federal funding cuts for citizenship services

ACRS said it was among many nonprofits nationwide whose funding was significantly cut due to the assumption that it served undocumented residents. Author: Brady Wakayama Published: 7:35 PM PDT April 8, 2025…
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King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office wants to close a hate crime loophole

House Bill 1052 in Olympia seeks to redefine hate crime laws after a trans couple was targeted by transphobic attacks in West Seattle. Author: Sharon Yoo Published: 11:10 PM PDT March 31,…
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WA lawmakers’ capital budgets boost housing, school & environment

by Laurel Demkovich March 31, 2025 In their proposals to fund statewide construction and upgrades over the next two years, Washington lawmakers are prioritizing projects focused on housing, education and the…
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How Seattle’s record-high minimum wage has — and hasn’t — paid off

Though the cost of living remains above the $20-plus pay floor, activists say raising wages has been a success and are pushing other cities to follow suit. by Nate Sanford March…
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Washington joins multi-state lawsuit against Trump administration for cutting billions in public health funding

Scott Greenstone April 01, 2025 / 10:46 am Washington state is among 24 states suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in an effort to block…
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Fremont takes out ‘aiding and abetting encampment’ part out of city’s homeless camp ban

The Fremont City Council voted to revise their homeless camp ban, taking out the language that “anyone aiding or abetting” camps could be arrested. By Lauren Martinez  Wednesday, March 19,…
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SF mayor announces ‘Breaking the Cycle’ plan to address homelessness crisis

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is outlining a “Breaking the Cycle” plan he says will transform the way the city approaches the homelessness crisis. By Lena Howland, Luz Pena, and Monica Madden …
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Arizona ranks 3rd for missing Indigenous people. New bill hopes to change that with emergency alert system

Brandelyn Clark March 26, 2025 PHOENIX – An Arizona bill to create a missing Indigenous or endangered person alert system passed the House with unanimous support and is now in…
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