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Recent childcare reports raise serious concerns about Washington state’s handling of funding, with the state auditor questioning millions of dollars in payments tied to federal support. While the findings may... ...
Legislators from the 7th Legislative District will hold a Town Hall meeting in Colville on Thursday, April 2 from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the Ag Trade Center in Colville. They will... ...
State Rep. Carolyn Eslick, R-Sultan, announced today she will not seek reelection at the end of her current term, concluding nearly a decade in the Legislature and almost 30 years... ...
Every legislative session involves difficult decisions. Lawmakers must balance competing priorities while ensuring the state remains fiscally responsible. But when the 2026 legislative session ended in Olympia, it became clear... ...
In a sine die interview with TVW’s Mike McClanahan, House Republican Leader Drew Stokesbary delivered a blunt assessment of the 2026 legislative session and the direction Democrats are taking Washington.... ...
Rep. Mark Klicker, R-Walla Walla, spoke on the House floor against House Bill 2689, which cuts reimbursement rates for the Working Connections Child Care Program. The bill harms working families... ...
Washington’s child care system is hemorrhaging taxpayer money due to a complete lack of financial controls and oversight. The State Auditor’s Office (SAO) recently revealed it could not conduct full... ...
Rep. Deb Manjarrez discusses the battle parents in Washington face trying to find affordable and accessible child care. Washington state has the 5th highest child care costs in the nation.... ...
Legislation aimed at clarifying how Washington protects children from serious harm received extensive and passionate public testimony today in the House Early Learning and Human Services Committee. House Bill 2511,... ...
There is good news in Pomeroy — the kind of story that tugs at the heart and reminds us why small towns matter. A former funeral home in our community... ...
Rep. Joshua Penner, R-Orting, recently joined the Fostering Change Washington podcast for an in-depth conversation on child welfare, accountability, and the urgent need for reform in Washington. A lifelong Washington... ...
House Republican Leader Drew Stokesbary joined TVW’s Mike McClanahan on opening day of the 2026 legislative session with a blunt assessment: Washington is in decline because of decisions made in... ...
Across urban, suburban and rural communities, families are living in child care deserts — places where there are far more children in need of care than licensed, affordable options available. ... ...
State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, a member of the House Capital Budget Committee, is encouraging eligible early learning and child care providers to apply for grants through the Washington State... ...
In his inaugural address to the Legislature on Jan. 15, 2025, Gov. Bob Ferguson made numerous bipartisan promises to ensure fiscal responsibility, address the state’s affordability crisis, repair the broken... ...
Washington is in the midst of a child care crisis — and families across Southwest Washington are paying the price. In communities throughout the 20th Legislative District — from Centralia... ...
Legislation to help address Washington state’s child care crisis has been signed into law by Gov. Bob Ferguson. House Bill 1648 will extend qualification timelines for providers, recognizing experience-based competency,... ...
‘Yakima Valley School is not just a facility — it is a lifeline for the families most in need among us,’ says Dufault The 2025 legislative session concluded on Sunday,... ...
Democrats are pushing for the closure of Rainier School and Yakima Valley School—two of the remaining Residential Habilitation Centers (RHCs) in the state. For individuals with the most profound developmental... ...
In this legislative update, Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, joined KIT Radio to discuss budget tensions in Olympia, his take on the proposed wealth tax, and the possibility of a... ...
During the debate on final passed for HB 1296, Rep. Jeremie Dufault, R-Selah, says the bill places the state between parents and their children when it comes to matters of... ...
Washington families won a substantial victory last year when Initiative 2081, better known as the Parents’ Bill of Rights, received enough signatures to qualify for the ballot. The measure —... ...