Hiring Choices & the Minimum Wage (2025)
Explore minimum wage policy and hiring practices in Washington State and how they impact equity and employment opportunities.
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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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The pursuit of perfection can kill legislation.
Learn why compromise is essential in the legislative process and how perfection can stop bills from passing.
What is a lobbyist?
Learn what lobbyists do and how they work with lawmakers during the legislative process.
First Week – Tech For Teens
Follow AI regulation bills in Washington State and see how tech policy for teens moves through the legislative process.
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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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Federal Recognition (2025)
Explore federal recognition of tribes and how Washington State works with federally and non-federally recognized tribes.
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Housing
Explore housing policy debates in Washington State during the 2026 legislative session.
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Multiple Videos
The 5 o’clock Bill.
Learn the strategy behind the “5 o’clock bill” and how lawmakers prioritize legislation on the Floor.
The Initiative Process
Learn from UW Law scholar, Hugh Spitzer, how WAs initiative process works, and the benefits and potential pitfalls of the initiative process
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State Investment in Nuclear (2026)
Explore nuclear energy investment in Washington State and how lawmakers address demand, safety, and feasibility.
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Documentary
TVW Engaged Documentary: Starcia
Explore Starcia’s journey from addiction and crime to redemption in this Emmy Award-winning documentary.
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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Regulating New Industries (2026)
Explore how Washington State regulates new industries and protects consumers in evolving markets.
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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.
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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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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Balancing Student Support & Funding (2026)
Explore how Washington State balances student support services with school funding priorities.
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Ferries and Financial Stability (2025)
Explore Washington State ferries and the challenges of long-term financial stability and transportation funding.
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Special Ed Funding Allocation (2025)
Explore special education funding in Washington State and hear different perspectives on equitable resource allocation.
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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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6. What is a Lobbyist?
Learn what a lobbyist is and how they influence the legislative process in Washington State.
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Policymaking – The Art of 3-Dimensional Chess.
Explore how policymaking works through strategy, procedure, and relationships in the legislative process.
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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
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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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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Housing (House 2025)
Explore housing policy debates in Washington State and how lawmakers address affordability and housing access.
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Multiple Videos
A brief overview of the committee process.
Learn how the committee process works and how bills move through the Washington State Legislature.
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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
Kratom Regulation (2026)
Explore kratom regulation in Washington State and how lawmakers address emerging substances and consumer safety.
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Fines & Fees – Questions to the Court
Explore fines and fees in Washington State courts and how policies have changed for civil and criminal cases.
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SERIES
Leg.wa.gov Navigator
These handy explainer videos will help you navigate Washington state's legislative website - leg.wa.gov
Multiple Videos
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
State Treasurer
Learn the role of Washington State’s Treasurer and how the office manages finances and ensures fiscal responsibility.
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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
The Governor
Learn the role of Washington State’s Governor and how the office leads, implements laws, and works across government.
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