Melissa Santos is formerly a Crosscut staff reporter who covered state politics and the Legislature. She came to Crosscut from The Seattle Times editorial board, where she wrote columns and opinion pi
Under the new policy, the attorney general must get written consent from tribes before taking certain actions that affect them. That's something few have put into practice, experts say.
Starting in January, the state’s new paid family and medical leave program will cover most Washington workers.
The state is reportedly the first in the nation to provide a long-term care benefit, which will help pay for nursing care for the old and infirm.
State treasurers are the latest group asking that Congress allow marijuana businesses to use bank accounts in states where sales are legal.
A new Washington state law will remove and replace Electoral College members who go rogue. But the courts will get the final say.
