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Washington state’s minimum wage to increase in 2025
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New Washington program expands to help people with utility bills, upgrade cooling and heating appliances
People making 80% of the Area ...
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The grim reason fentanyl deaths are falling in King County
Ann Dornfeld September 30, 2024 / 2:53 pm ...
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Sacramento to get $18 million in state funds to address homelessness. How will it be spent?
By Jennah Pendleton and Theresa Clift Updated October ...
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‘A true lifeline’: Community radio helps Florida immigrant workers prepare for Milton
Syra Ortiz Blanes Tue, October 8, ...
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Florida Dems cry foul as Donald Trump threatens to revoke TPS for Haitians
Jacob Ogles, Florida Politics Oct 8, ...
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How urban renewal and highways destroyed Overtown, Miami’s historic Black neighborhood
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Disability advocates fear cuts to RTD’s Access-on-Demand program as agency looks to reduce costs
By Jasmine Arenas October 5, 2024 / ...
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Chicago Teachers Union holds “walk-ins” at 150 schools to demand more funding for CPS
By Marissa Perlman September 30, 2024 / ...
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As ICE expands its Colorado efforts, many without criminal records are caught in a wide net
By Allison Sherry and Ben Markus ·Apr. 7, 2025, 4:00 am Federal immigration officials said they would get the worst of the worst, “the dirtbags”, off of American streets after President Donald Trump was…
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Hundreds in D.C. rally for ‘trans dignity and justice’
‘We bow down to your charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent’ Published on April 1, 2025 By Joe Reberkenny Before any visible signs of political protest or activism appeared in “America’s Front Yard,” the…
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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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