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Why WA child care program could bear brunt of budget cuts

1+ hour, 50+ min ago  (13+ words) Why WA child care program could bear brunt of budget cuts'Spokane Public Radio...

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Record deaths in WA child welfare system have Legislature’s attention

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (1373+ words) Child deaths and critical injuries in Washington's child welfare system hit a record high in 2025. State lawmakers are looking for solutions, and Democrats and Republicans each have proposals. They would increase court oversight in certain child welfare cases, keep investigations…...