How negotiations between Jay Inslee’s office, lawmakers, and media organizations led to the end of the controversial legislation.
Meantime, news organizations, including this one, have agreed to pause a lawsuit over access.
The device that increases a gun’s rate of fire has been used in mass shootings.
Critics slam the move as a blow to government transparency.
A new bill could safeguard victims against on-the-job discrimination.
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The State Legislature is considering training aimed at improving child safety.
The House of Representatives votes to end questioning criminal history on job applications.
Disaster Precautions
Bipartisan bills in the House and Senate could remove Cold War era emergency planning restrictions.
Democratic legislators are pushing a number of bills to make voting easier.
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New legislation could make it harder for tenants to be evicted.
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If legislators don’t act on the governor’s legislation, a plan could land on the November ballot.
Legislative Update
And guns and climate too.
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In his State-of-the-State address, the governor made the case for an ambitious carbon tax.
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Now in full control, Democrats hope to take care of business, but moderates might muck things up.
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It was the centerpiece of the governor’s crusade against climate change. Now it’s gone.
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You can still bring a gun to the House gallery, though.
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With a 25-24 advantage, what will Democrats do?
