What is a lobbyist?
Learn what lobbyists do and how they work with lawmakers during the legislative process.
State Treasurer
Learn the role of Washington State’s Treasurer and how the office manages finances and ensures fiscal responsibility.
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Legislative Actions of Washington State
In this curriculum, students learn not only how legislation is passed in Washington State but also how they can be involved and engage in it
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Multiple Videos
10. Public Comment
Learn how public input influences legislation in Washington State through testimony, letters, and civic engagement.
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State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections
Learn about committee leadership and where the two parties stand on two important policies regarding partisanship and elections.
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Multiple Videos
Ballot Hand Recount
See how WA State's ballot recall is resolved through the 2024 Lands Commissioner race mandatory recount, and the oversight involved.
Floor Debate – Tech For Teens
See how tech bills for teens fared in Washington State floor debates and why some passed while others failed.
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Public Space Regulations & Homeless Rights (2026)
Explore policies on homelessness, public spaces, and rights of unhoused individuals in Washington State.
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Sustainable Agriculture Policies (2025)
Explore sustainable agriculture policies in Washington State and their economic and environmental impacts.
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Documentary
Coming Together Again: Therapeutic Courts in WA
Explore therapeutic courts in Washington State and how they support recovery and reduce recidivism.
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Housing (Senate 2025)
Explore housing policy debates in Washington State during the 2025 legislative session.
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Multiple Videos
Dual Credit Programs (2025)
Explore dual credit programs in Washington State and how lawmakers address equitable access for students.
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Documentary
The Pink Tax: WA Students Push For Pricing Equity
Follow WA students advocating for pricing equity and tackling the pink tax through the legislative process.
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Agriculture & Natural Resources
Explore agriculture and natural resource policy debates in Washington State during the 2025 legislative session.
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Multiple Videos
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Education
This 20 min lesson explores where the Majority and Minority Parties stand on two policies regarding Early Learning and K12 Education.
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Multiple Videos
Federal Recognition (2025)
Explore federal recognition of tribes and how Washington State works with federally and non-federally recognized tribes.
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Court of Appeals – WA Courts
Learn how the Washington State Court of Appeals works and its role in reviewing trial court decisions.
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Jurisdiction, mandates, politics and policy.
Explore the tension between politics and policy in the legislative process and how mandates shape decision-making.
Prime Sponsorship
Learn how prime sponsors support bills in Washington State and why strong backing is key to passing legislation.
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Addressing Juvenile Sentencing Disparities (2026)
Explore juvenile sentencing disparities in Washington State and how lawmakers address fairness in the justice system.
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Superintendent of Public Instruction
Learn the role of Washington State’s Superintendent of Public Instruction and how OSPI supports public schools.
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Snap Food Programs & Funding Cuts (2026)
Explore SNAP programs and funding cuts in Washington State and how lawmakers address food access and support.
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Re-Wire 2026 Legislative Session Preview
Preview the 2026 legislative session with insights from the Re-Wire conference on budget, policy, and key issues.
Allocations of CCA Funds (2026)
Explore how Washington State allocates Climate Commitment Act funds during a budget deficit.
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Documentary
Mariachi Huenachi (2018)
Follow immigrant students overcoming challenges through music in Wenatchee’s Mariachi Huenachi program.
Racial Fairness in the Courts (2025)
Explore racial fairness in Washington State courts and how lawmakers address equity in the legal system.
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Why Kill a Bill?
Learn why the legislative process is designed to kill bills and how lawmakers decide which ideas move forward.
AI in Higher Education (2026)
Explore AI in higher education and how Washington State balances innovation, privacy, and regulation.
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Elections Explained
Learn how elections work in Washington State - Each video can stand alone, and is accompanied with a lesson plan, or view as a series.
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Documentary
A Question of Faith: Washington’s Electoral College
Explore Washington’s Electoral College and how electors choose the president in this Emmy-winning documentary.
Police Accountability & Public Safety (2025)
Explore police accountability and public safety in Washington State with perspectives from lawmakers on both sides.
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Regulating New Industries (2026)
Explore how Washington State regulates new industries and protects consumers in evolving markets.
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Participating in the Legislative Process
Learn how Washington residents can influence lawmaking through testimony, advocacy, and connecting with legislators.
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Commissioner of Public Lands
Learn the role of Washington State’s Commissioner of Public Lands and how natural resources are managed.
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Attorney General
Learn the role of Washington State’s Attorney General and how the office represents and protects the public.
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Test page testing Teacher Resources card
This will give you a quick overview of what you can access on the leg.wa.gov website - from meeting agendas to signing up to testify!
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