Education Policy: The Washington State Board of Education is advancing its FutureReady plan to overhaul high school graduation requirements, including dropping the nine “graduation pathways” model and making Algebra II the default third-year math, plus expanding civics and requiring a financial education class. Public Safety & Gun Policy: A new “permit to purchase” firearms law takes effect May 1, adding a permit step with a background check, fingerprinting, and certified training. Local Government & Housing: Seattle’s social housing rollout hit a snag for the lowest-income applicants at a Belltown building, pausing processing while services are lined up. Civil Rights & Courts: A Seattle woman was sentenced to about four years after pleading guilty in the death of her newborn at a low-barrier shelter. Community Safety: Police are seeking a suspect in a Maple Leaf burglary that escalated into a sexual assault of a child. City Hall Debate: Seattle City Council is set to vote on a ban targeting “surveillance pricing” by grocery chains. Transportation: WSDOT plans an overnight I-5/I-405 ramp closure in Lynnwood Sunday for striping.