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States are required to background check child care workers, but many are falling short
Stacker via AOL· 17 hours agoIf we didn't do everything possible to protect every child, we have fallen down on our job," said...
Washington state’s ‘one of a kind’ youth homelessness response shows big results
The Columbian· 4 days agoOver the last decade, Washington state has built from nearly nothing a uniquely robust youth...
Making the case for Washington’s counties
Washington State Standard via Yahoo News· 3 days agoHe liked it enough to submerge himself for 45 years. His journey included a stint as an elected Lewis County commissioner and, since 2008, executive...
Early families in this Utah desert town ‘literally had to bring a house with them.’ That’s...
The Salt Lake Tribune· 2 days agoThis story is part of The Salt Lake Tribune’s ongoing commitment to identify solutions to Utah’s...
Washington State Ferries Goes Out to Bid for New Hybrid-electric Vessels
MarineLink· 7 days agoWashington State Ferries on Thursday published an invitation to bid on building five new hybrid-electric ferries, an overdue achievement that promises to ...
Can smaller caseloads help Washington fill its public defender ranks?
Washington State Standard via Yahoo News· 4 days agoToo few public defenders and too many cases are stressing the criminal justice system in Washington,...
How to register a domestic partnership
Bankrate via AOL· 1 day agoWashington state allows domestic partnership arrangements among same-sex or different-sex partners, as well as among couples with at least one partner...
Have an idea to help Washington save money or improve efficiency? It could be worth $10K
KNDO - KNDU Tri-Cities· 2 days agoOLYMPIA, Wash.-The Washington Secretary of State's Office is looking for ideas that could save the...
Democratic employees in Washington Legislature seek union
The Columbian· 6 days agoDemocratic staff in Washington’s Legislature have taken the first step toward unionizing. Petitions...
Study: Utah is state with 2nd best economy, coming in behind Washington
KUTV Salt Lake City· 4 days agoA new study that ranked states by their economic strength and performance placed Utah in the second...