Washington state

The court turned away an appeal from Washington, where the law has been upheld. An appellate panel had struck down local bans in Florida, and the high court often steps in when appellate courts disagree.

The law that allows the state to revoke the licenses of therapists who try to change a minor's sexual orientation. Since the 2018 ruling, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta has voided the local Florida bans.

Democratic state officials say they're ready to dispense thousands of mifepristone doses if access to the pill becomes difficult as a result of a pending federal lawsuit.

The WA Cares Fund would help alleviate the financial burden of long-term care by providing workers a lifetime benefit of $36,500. The program was delayed while lawmakers addressed equity issues.