Ferries and Financial Stability (2025)
Explore Washington State ferries and the challenges of long-term financial stability and transportation funding.
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Meeting leg.wa.gov
Take a tour of leg.wa.gov and learn how to find bills, calendars, and ways to engage with Washington State’s legislature.
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Civil Rights & Judiciary
Explore civil rights policy debates in Washington State during the 2025 legislative session.
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Multiple Videos
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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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2026 Tech For Teens – Legislative Branch Explained
Follow real WA bills on AI and social media to see how ideas become law—from hearings to debate, votes, and the governor’s desk.
Multiple Videos
Sustainable Agriculture Policies (2025)
Explore sustainable agriculture policies in Washington State and their economic and environmental impacts.
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Housing
Explore housing policy debates in Washington State during the 2026 legislative session.
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Multiple Videos
Attorney General
Learn the role of Washington State’s Attorney General and how the office represents and protects the public.
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The Final Step – Tech For Teens
Learn the final step in Washington State lawmaking as bills reach the governor’s desk for approval, veto, or enactment.
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Future & Safety of Nuclear (2025)
Explore nuclear energy’s future in Washington State, including safety concerns, waste, and clean energy needs.
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State Auditor
Explore the role of Washington’s State Auditor and learn how audits provide oversight and accountability in state government.
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Sustainable Transit Systems (2026)
Explore sustainable transit systems in Washington State and how lawmakers address emissions and infrastructure.
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Women’s Healthcare Equity Gap (2026)
Explore women’s healthcare equity gaps in Washington State and how lawmakers improve access to information and care.
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The Budgetary Process
Learn how Washington State creates its budget and how lawmakers and the governor work together to fund public services.
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10. Public Comment
Learn how public input influences legislation in Washington State through testimony, letters, and civic engagement.
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14. The Floor: What is Caucus?
Learn what a caucus is and how lawmakers negotiate and prepare bills behind the scenes in Washington State.
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Lieutenant Governor
Learn the role of Washington State’s Lieutenant Governor and how this office fits within the executive branch.
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K12 Education (2025)
Explore K-12 education policy debates in Washington State during the 2025 legislative session.
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Multiple Videos
Student & Parental Rights (2025)
Explore student and parental rights in Washington State schools and how lawmakers balance policy and funding.
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17. Concurrence & Dispute
Learn how concurrence and dispute resolve bill differences between chambers in Washington State.
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Distribution of Fiscal Impacts of the CCA (2025)
Explore how the Climate Commitment Act impacts costs and emissions in Washington State’s energy policy.
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The Second Half
Learn how bills move through the second chamber in Washington State and why amendments and timing shape their chances of passing.
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Legislative Committees
Understand the role of legislative committees, how they are structured, and how power and perspective can shape policy.
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Multiple Videos
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Environment & Energy
Explore environment and energy policy debates in Washington State during the 2026 legislative session.
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Multiple Videos
Addressing Partisanship (2025)
Explore partisanship in Washington State elections and hear bipartisan perspectives on improving government and public trust.
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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
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Higher Education & Workforce Development (2025)
Explore higher education and workforce policy debates in Washington State during the 2025 legislative session.
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Multiple Videos
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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CCA & Affordable Transit (2025)
Explore how the Climate Commitment Act supports affordable transit and equitable transportation in Washington State.
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Federal Recognition (2025)
Explore federal recognition of tribes and how Washington State works with federally and non-federally recognized tribes.
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3. What is the Legislature?
Learn what the Washington State Legislature is, how it works, and how sessions and bienniums are structured.
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How a Bill Becomes a Law
This Legacy Video explains: How does a bill become a law in Washington? And how does it differ from the U.S. Congress?
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Insurance Age Gap (2025)
Explore healthcare funding in Washington State and how federal and state roles impact coverage and affordability.
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Unit
State Government & Tribal Relations
Explore tribal relations and state government policy debates in Washington State during the 2025 legislative session.
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Multiple Videos
Impacts of Current Budget Shortfall (2025)
Explore how Washington State’s budget shortfall impacts higher education funding, tuition, and student access.
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8. Fiscal Committees
Learn how fiscal committees review costs, funding, and budgets for bills in Washington State’s legislative process.
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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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SERIES
Legacy Videos
Some legacy educational modules explaining the different aspects of the Legislative Branch and Washington State Government.
Multiple Videos
Green Energy Incentives (2025)
Ella Garcelon asks House Environment & Energy Committee leadership about the impacts of Green Energy Incentives.
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Unit
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
Dual Credit Programs (2025)
Explore dual credit programs in Washington State and how lawmakers address equitable access for students.
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Unit
Health Care
Explore healthcare policy debates in Washington State during the 2026 legislative session.
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Multiple Videos
Insurance Commissioner
Learn the role of Washington State’s Insurance Commissioner and how the office protects consumers.
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SERIES
Legislative Branch Explained
Explore how laws are made in Washington State—from bill introduction to final vote—while learning how citizens can engage.
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Multiple Videos
Increasing Available Mental Healthcare (2026)
Explore how Washington State addresses mental healthcare access, including provider shortages and youth services.
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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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6. What is a Lobbyist?
Learn what a lobbyist is and how they influence the legislative process in Washington State.
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Growth Management Act & Infrastructure (2025)
Explore the Growth Management Act and how Washington State plans infrastructure for growing urban populations.
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Using the Bill Info Page
Learn how to use the Washington State bill info page to track sponsors, votes, amendments, and key legislative details.
Secretary of State
Learn the role of Washington State’s Secretary of State and how the office oversees elections and public records.
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SERIES
Judicial Branch Explained
Explore Washington State’s courts, from trial courts to the Supreme Court, and learn how judges, juries, and justice work together.
Multiple Videos
Precinct Committee Officer Privileges and Responsibilities
Chirag, a PCO himself, explains some of the impactful responsibilities of a PCO, like nominating political candidates for elected offices.
Anatomy of a Committee
Learn how legislative committees work in Washington State and why they are key to researching, debating, and shaping laws.
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Discussion Questions
Affordability & Quality (2025)
Explore healthcare affordability and quality in Washington State and hear perspectives on improving access and care.
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Five O’Clock Bill
Learn what a “5 o’clock bill” is and how deadlines, debate, and strategy shape Washington State’s legislative process.
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SERIES
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.
Multiple Videos
WA Democratic State Convention
See how the Washington State Democratic Party convention gathers its base to caucus, collaborate and adopt the parties platform.
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Kratom Regulation (2026)
Explore kratom regulation in Washington State and how lawmakers address emerging substances and consumer safety.
Discussion Questions
Addressing Shortages with New Technologies (2026)
Explore how Washington State uses new technologies to address housing shortages and expand supply.
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Documentary
The Medicine Creek Treaty, 1854-Present
Explore the Medicine Creek Treaty and its lasting impact on Native communities in Washington State.
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SERIES
On The Issues – Q&A
Legislative Pages research current issues legislative committees are working on and bring those questions to committee leadership.
Multiple Videos
Unit
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
Unit
Early Learning & Human Services
Explore human services policy debates in Washington State during the 2026 legislative session.
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Multiple Videos
What Does The Judicial Branch Do? – Questions To The Court
Explore what the judicial branch does and how judges interpret laws in Washington State.
Discussion Questions
Youth Mental Health & AI Policies (2026)
Explore youth mental health and AI policy in Washington State and how lawmakers address technology’s impact on youth.
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Forest Conservation & Housing (2025)
Explore how Washington State balances housing growth with forest conservation and natural resource protection.
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Short Session Look Ahead
Get ready for Washington State’s 2026 short session and learn how the biennium shapes legislative priorities and timelines.
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9. Rules Committee
Learn how the Rules Committee controls which bills reach the floor in Washington State’s legislative process.
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WA Top Two Primary
Learn how Washington State's Top Two Primary works, the different scenarios that can play out, and how political parties strategize to win.
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Discussion Questions
Unit
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Explore agriculture and natural resource policy debates in Washington State during the 2025 legislative session.
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Multiple Videos
District & Municipal Courts – WA Courts
Learn how district and municipal courts handle lower-level cases in Washington State’s court system.
Discussion Questions
Affordability & Success Measurement (2026)
Explore how Washington State measures housing affordability and evaluates the success of housing policies.
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The Difference Between Civil vs. Criminal? – Questions To The Court
Explore the difference between criminal and civil cases and how Washington State courts handle each.
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Unit
Pre-Legislative Session Class Primer
Prepare your students to follow and engage in the legislative process with this two day pre-legislative session primer.
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Multiple Videos
In the Juvenile Justice System (2025)
Explore juvenile justice in Washington State and how alternative rehabilitation programs support youth outcomes.
Discussion Questions
Amendments Happen – Tech For Teens
Learn how amendments shape bills in Washington State and how changes are made before a full chamber vote.
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More Than Their Crimes: Reforming Juvenile Justice in Washington State
Explore juvenile justice reform in Washington State and youth voices behind SB 6160 at Green Hill School.
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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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Youth Homelessness Interventions (2025)
Explore youth homelessness in Washington State and how lawmakers support students through housing and independence programs.
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Participating in the Legislative Process
Learn how Washington residents can influence lawmaking through testimony, advocacy, and connecting with legislators.
Discussion Questions
The Rules Committee
Learn how the Rules Committee decides which bills reach the floor in Washington State’s legislative process.
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Redistricting in Washington State
Examine legislative redistricting in Washington State and how the bipartisan redistricting committee works and the power of court challege.
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Discussion Questions
The Role of the Whip
What does a legislative whip do? Learn how caucus whips count votes, manage members, and guide bills in Olympia.
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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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What Is The Most Powerful Branch? – Questions To The Court
Explore which branch of government is most powerful and how checks and balances work in Washington State.
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Discussion Questions
Unit
Transportation (2025)
Explore transportation policy debates in Washington State during the 2025 legislative session.
Lesson Plan
Multiple Videos
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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Discussion Questions
Immigration Enforcement & Absenteeism (2026)
Explore how Washington State addresses immigration enforcement concerns in schools and supports student safety and attendance.
Discussion Questions
Documentary
Isidore Starr: Leading a Revolution in Civics
Explore Isidore Starr’s impact on civics education and his legacy as a leader in law-related education.
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How are Parenting Plans Decided? – Questions To The Court
Learn how parenting plans are decided in Washington State and what judges consider in family court cases.
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Working the Bill – Tech For Teens
Learn how stakeholders, lobbyists, and advocates “work the bill” to influence legislation in Washington State.
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Early Learning Access (2025)
Explore special education funding in Washington State and hear different perspectives on equitable resource allocation.
Discussion Questions
Addressing Aging Infrastructure (2025)
Explore how Washington State addresses aging infrastructure, including bridges, roads, and long-term transportation needs.
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NTIB – Necessary To Implement the Budget
Learn what NTIB bills are and why some Washington State legislation can bypass standard cutoff deadlines.
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Importance of Debates
Learn about State debates, their purpose, what the electorate can learn from a debate, and how the media prepares to moderate a debate.
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Discussion Questions
The Washington State Constitution
Learn how Washington’s Constitution shapes state government and what makes it unique among U.S. state constitutions.
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11. What is an Amendment?
Learn what amendments are and how changes like strikers and substitutes shape bills in Washington State.
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Washington Capitol Press Corps
Discover how Washington’s Capital Press Corps informs the public, covers state government, and strengthens democracy.
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Unit
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
The Committee Chair
Learn how committee chairs in Washington State decide which bills move forward and shape the legislative process.
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Discussion Questions