Call this 'Year of the Environment' at Washington Legislature (except for orcas) The Washington Legislature is at the finish line after big decisions on clean energy, education and the measles. The Seattle Channel's Joni Balter and Q13 political analyst C.R. Douglas recap the session with KUOW's Patricia Murphy. Patricia Murphy Play AudioListen 8 mins
Healthcare workers bill 'blown to bits' by amendments, says sponsor The sponsor of a patient safety bill says it’s been obliterated by proposed amendments. Patricia Murphy
Parents cheer final passage of bill to help mentally ill teens Washington state law can make it hard for families to help teens who are experiencing mental health issues. A bill that would change that just passed the legislature. Deborah Wang Play AudioListen 2 mins
What's happening the last week of the Washington Legislature's session The Washington Legislature tries to pass a $50 billion-plus budget and The Guardian links Rep. Matt Shea to a right-wing surveillance effort. Reporter Austin Jenkins talks politics with KUOW’s Angela King. Angela King Play AudioListen 6 mins
Environmentalists see key window of opportunity to help Orcas survive Will politicians act to help the Orcas? Anna Boiko-Weyrauch Play AudioListen 1 min
The bill aimed at closing Washington's gender wage gap Working women in Washington make about 75 cents for every dollar a man makes, on average. Paige Browning Play AudioListen 1 min
Tobacco age will soon be 21 in WA. But will it stop kids from smoking? Kim Malcolm talks with Washington State Secretary of Health, Dr. John Wiesman about raising the tobacco purchase age to 21. Andy Hurst Play AudioListen 4 mins
Harsher penalties for sex buyers could come to Washington state A person arrested for prostitution in Washington state faces the same penalties as a person soliciting sex. Paige Browning Play AudioListen 1 min
Exotic dancers ask Washington Legislature for panic buttons Exotic dancers in Washington state say they need better protection on the job. Paige Browning
Sen. Patty Murray says she’ll push for daylight saving time year-round This comes as Oregon, Washington and California state legislators move toward nixing the twice yearly time change. Tom Banse Play AudioListen 2 mins
