Starting his final year in office, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee stresses he isn't finished yet

Addressing the Legislature at the start of his final year in office, Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee returned to one of his top priorities and the issue that defined his brief presidential bid: climate change.

2024 Washington State Legislative Session begins Monday in Olympia
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The new legislative session begins Jan. 8 in Olympia, Washington. Topics this session include the fentanyl crisis, creating affordable housing and government transparency.

Congressional leaders announce agreement on spending levels

Congressional leaders have reached an agreement on topline spending levels for the current fiscal year that could help avoid a partial government shutdown later this month.

New Seattle City Councilwoman Joy Hollingsworth wants fewer political labels, more collaboration

This week, five new faces were sworn in for Seattle City Council. FOX 13 News sat down with most of the new council members, and Joy Hollingsworth chose to meet at Cal Anderson Park for a reason.

Meet new Seattle City Councilman Bob Kettle
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FOX 13's Hana Kim is sitting down with the new members of the Seattle City Council. This week, she spoke with Bob Kettle, who now represents Belltown, Queen Anne, South Lake Union and Westlake, downtown and Pioneer Square.

Seattle City Council undergoes significant change as 5 new members sworn in
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In what marks a significant turnover, five newly elected Seattle City Council members were sworn into office on Monday. This transition, termed as one of the most substantial in the council's history, brings fresh faces to the forefront.

10-day waiting period to purchase a firearm starts Monday

New gun laws take effect on Jan. 1, which means anyone looking to purchase a gun will have additional steps to take before getting one in their hands.

Ohio governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care, transgender athletes in girls sports

Ohio's Republican governor said the bill would affect a small number of children, “but for those children who face gender dysphoria ... the consequences of this bill could not be more profound."

Abortion issue creates 'new era' for state supreme court races in 2024

With the abortion debate shifted to states since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, state supreme court races have emerged as some of the most hotly contested and expensive races on the ballot.