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Surge in consumer spending eases state budget challenges
A jump in tax collections cuts a projected $9 billion shortfall in half, acccording to new forecast.
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State Gets an Earful on Legalizing Home-Grown Marijuana
Unique among the states that have legalized cannabis, Washington bans homegrows.
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If State Government Shuts Down, Some Legislation That Passed Could Be Scrapped
Legislators approved a bill that would improve sexual assault investigations. Without a budget, it likely won’t become law.