Lawmakers in both parties said they would consider changes that could deter incidents similar to Sunday’s fatal Burnsville standoff. But the path forward for the bills remains uncertain.
January is when cities across the country do a one-night count of their homeless populations. In one Indiana city, the mayor is already thinking about the results. Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson raised her right hand this month hand and took the oath of office. .
Housing is a major issue in this year s legislative session and for some, simply staying in their home is the goal. One measure in Olympia would help stabilize rent prices for tenants. In the first half of 2023, more than 6% of Washingtonians were forced to move because of rent increases. .