State Treasurer
Learn the role of Washington State’s Treasurer and how the office manages finances and ensures fiscal responsibility.
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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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Legislative Committees
How do legislative committees shape lawmaking in Washington State? Learn how bills move, change, or die in committee.
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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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Centennial Accord Today (2025)
Explore how Washington State upholds tribal treaty rights and the role of the Centennial Accord in tribal relations.
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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
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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Dual Credit Programs (2025)
Explore dual credit programs in Washington State and how lawmakers address equitable access for students.
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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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Higher Education & Workforce Development
Explore higher education policy debates in Washington State during the 2026 legislative session.
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Multiple Videos
Finding My Legislator and District
Learn how to find your Washington State legislative district and connect with your elected representatives.
9. Rules Committee
Learn how the Rules Committee controls which bills reach the floor in Washington State’s legislative process.
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The 3 Budgets explained.
Learn how Washington State’s three budgets are negotiated and combined into a final biennial budget.
5. The Legislative Process
Learn the steps of the legislative process in Washington State and how bills become law.
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How does a group email the whole committee?
Learn how groups can effectively email legislative committees during the Washington State lawmaking process.
What’s in my letter to the Committee?
Learn from an expert lobbyist what should be in your letter to a legislative committee advocating your position on a bill.
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Precinct Committee Officers
Explore the role and responsibilities partisan PCOs, and investigate political viewpoints and how one can get involved in local politics.
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Multiple Videos
Documentary
TVW Engaged Documentary: Starcia
Explore Starcia’s journey from addiction and crime to redemption in this Emmy Award-winning documentary.
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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K12 Education
Explore K-12 education policy debates in Washington State during the 2026 legislative session.
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Multiple Videos
Why so many formalities and procedures?
Learn why formalities and procedures help preserve civility and decorum in the legislative process.
Policymaking – The Art of 3-Dimensional Chess.
Explore how policymaking works through strategy, procedure, and relationships in the legislative process.
Insurance Commissioner
Learn the role of Washington State’s Insurance Commissioner and how the office protects consumers.
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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
What is a lobbyist?
Learn what lobbyists do and how they work with lawmakers during the legislative process.
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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Superior Court – WA Courts
Learn how Superior Courts handle major criminal and civil cases in Washington State’s judicial system.
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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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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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Public Space Regulations & Homeless Rights (2026)
Explore policies on homelessness, public spaces, and rights of unhoused individuals in Washington State.
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Caucus & Leadership.
Learn how caucuses and leadership are organized in the Washington State Legislature.
17. Concurrence & Dispute
Learn how concurrence and dispute resolve bill differences between chambers in Washington State.
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What is a Precinct Committee Officer?
Learn how Precinct Committee Officers play a part in party business at every level of our democracy.
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.
SERIES
Civics 101 in 120 Seconds (ish)
Civics 101 explains how government works, citizen rights, and public policy at local, state, and national levels.
Multiple Videos
Early Learning Access (2025)
Explore special education funding in Washington State and hear different perspectives on equitable resource allocation.
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