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2021 Re-Wire Policy Conference topical agenda released

Our 2021 Re-Wire Policy Conference is less than two months away, and this week we released our Topical Agenda. The agenda was based on feedback...Read More

A closer look at grid reliability and clean energy

How to maintain energy reliability while transitioning to a clean electric grid will be a key issue for state and federal agencies, as well as...Read More

“It’s debilitating.” What’s driving Washington’s ferry problems?

Frustration is mounting over cancelled sailings and service disruptions to Washington State Ferries, and there are calls among lawmakers to make funding ferries a priority...Read More

A conversation with Dr. Karen Johnson on the Office of Equity

Dr. Karen Johnson was appointed to lead Washington State’s newly created Office of Equity this February, which is tasked with increasing access and equity, and...Read More

Key proposals from the Congressional District maps

Proposed Congressional District maps were released yesterday, and voters in the 1st, 2nd and 8th districts should be paying particular attention.  Washington State didn’t pick...Read More

Morning Wire: LD redistricting map proposals, Q&A w/ Sen. Emily Randall, School seismic upgrades

Rain or shine, we here at the Wire are gearing up for today’s Convening Panel meeting in preparation for the 2021 Re-Wire Policy Conference. We’ll be...Read More

An overview of WA food grants during the pandemic

Up to one in three Washingtonians used state food assistance at some point between last October and January, and the University of Washington and Washington...Read More

Redistricting commissioners have less than two months to hash out major differences

Redistricting map proposals have been released for Washington’s 49 legislative districts, and analysts and party representatives on both sides of the aisle are calling foul. ...Read More

Tax structure town halls begin Sept. 22

Washington’s Tax Structure Work Group is preparing to embark on seven town hall meetings beginning on Sept. 22 through November to gain feedback from people...Read More

Three housing issues lawmakers are thinking about

Housing is a top priority for Washington State legislators as they look ahead to the 2022 session. If they’re thinking about housing, legislators are generally...Read More