The Supreme Court – WA Courts
Learn how the Washington State Supreme Court works and its role in interpreting laws and setting precedent.
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Improving College Affordability (2025)
Explore college affordability in Washington State and how lawmakers address tuition, aid, and student debt.
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7. Policy Committees
Learn how policy committees work in Washington State and how bills move through hearings and executive sessions.
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17. Concurrence & Dispute
Learn how concurrence and dispute resolve bill differences between chambers in Washington State.
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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.
Recycling Energy Costs (2025)
House Page, Theron Clements, asks House Environment & Energy Committee leadership how recycling policy can address the high cost of recyc...
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A brief overview of the committee process.
Learn how the committee process works and how bills move through the Washington State Legislature.
Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling (2025)
Explore EV battery recycling in Washington State and how lawmakers address environmental and energy policy challenges.
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Law & Justice
Explore law and justice policy debates in Washington State during the 2026 legislative session.
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Multiple Videos
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K12 Education
Explore K-12 education policy debates in Washington State during the 2026 legislative session.
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Multiple Videos
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.
Gun Rights & Effective Background Checks (2026)
Explore firearm background checks in Washington State and how lawmakers balance public safety with gun rights.
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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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SERIES
Executive Branch Explained
Learn how WA’s elected officials manage education, finances, land, insurance, and oversight—shaping daily life and public accountability.
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Multiple Videos
12. The Floor: What is Decorum??
Learn what decorum means on the legislative floor and how rules guide respectful debate in Washington State.
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1. Introducing Mike Hoover: Your Soon to Be Favorite Parliamentarian
Meet Parliamentarian Mike Hoover and learn the basics of the legislative process with a simple, clear introduction to how laws work.
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The Rule of Law and State Courts
This 4 day lesson plan examines the role of state courts in preserving democracy and what types of cases each court level hears.
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Multiple Videos
18. Final Step: The Governor’s Desk
Learn what happens at the governor’s desk and how bills are signed, vetoed, or become law in Washington State.
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Voter’s Pamphlet and Video Guide
Learn about informational resources provided to voters prior to elections, and how that information is gathered and validated.
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District & Municipal Courts – WA Courts
Learn how district and municipal courts handle lower-level cases in Washington State’s court system.
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Juvenile Courts – WA Courts
Explore juvenile courts in Washington State and how they focus on rehabilitation for youth offenders.
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Lobbyists in Washington State
Learn how lobbyists function in Washington State, including the role they play in the legislative process and how they are regulated.
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SERIES
Capitol Classroom Highlights
Explore highlights from Capitol Classroom and learn about Washington State’s legislative process from volunteer lobbyists.
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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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Intercity Rail Development (2026)
Explore intercity rail development in Washington State and how lawmakers address funding, demand, and infrastructure.
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Policy Cutoff
Learn how policy cutoff deadlines shape which bills move forward in Washington State’s legislative process.
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SB/HB/SSB/2SSB/2SHB/E2SSB/E2SHB Explained.
Learn what bill labels like SB, HB, SSB, and E2SHB mean in the Washington State legislative process.
State Investment in Nuclear (2026)
Explore nuclear energy investment in Washington State and how lawmakers address demand, safety, and feasibility.
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Weapons in Public Places (2025)
Explore weapons in public places policy in Washington State and hear perspectives on safety, rights, and legislation.
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Higher Education & Workforce Development
Explore higher education policy debates in Washington State during the 2026 legislative session.
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Multiple Videos
My bill is sponsored, now what?
Learn what happens after a bill is sponsored and how to work with lawmakers during the legislative process.
Time Management – Tech For Teens
Learn how time management, floor strategy, and party priorities shape which Washington State bills get a final vote.
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How to Watch a Televised Debate
Improve your debate analysis skills by learning note-taking techniques that help track and evaluate arguments.
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Forest Protections (2025)
House Page, Mattilyne Dhane, asks House Environment & Energy Committee leadership about steps being considered to protect against deforest..
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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
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Housing
Explore housing policy debates in Washington State during the 2026 legislative session.
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Multiple Videos