Politics
How federal weed legalization would impact Washington state
Senate Bill 5069 — one of several marijuana-related bills this legislative session — lays the groundwork for interstate trade.
John Stang
John Stang is a freelance writer who often covers state government and the environment. He can be reached on email at johnstang_8@hotmail.com and on Twitter at @johnstang_8
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Seattle exotic dancers organize to improve 'predatory' conditions
House fees and shared tips are causing some strip-club workers to actually lose money. Can liquor licenses and increased oversight help?
Environment
To protect orcas, boats in Puget Sound must stay 1,000 yards away
SB 5371 expands the buffer zone for endangered southern resident killer whales, who depend on sonar to hunt and communicate in the Salish Sea.
Politics
By 2050, Washington might need to buy energy from other states
With the state’s power needs expected to double, it will have to import wind and solar to meet the demand.
Politics
Top environmental bills on the 2023 WA Legislative agenda
Proposed policies include planting trees and steering people away from gas-powered cars — but nothing as ambitious as years past.