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State Capitol Building in Olympia, WA. File photo
New forecast show state revenues won’t be quite...
By Jerry Cornfield • March 22, 2023 1:52 pm

Democratic budget writers say they will be cautious but able to fund their priorities. Senate put out a capital budget Monday.

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Jerry Cornfield
Even $50 Billion Can’t Pay Washington’s Bills
By Jerry Cornfield • November 28, 2018 2:30 pm

Fifty billion dollars.

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The Washington State Capitol. Photo by Taylor McAvoy
The Electoral Races That Will Determine Washington State’s...
By John Stang • June 27, 2018 1:30 am

A primer to the upcoming ballot box battles that will determine Democratic or Republican control of the House and Senate.

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Rodney Tom. Photo by John Stang
Rodney Tom’s Centrist Dance
By John Stang • April 25, 2018 1:30 am

After party-hopping from Republican to Democrat and back again (and again), can the fiscal conservative woo voters in the 48th?

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Photo by Taylor McAvoy
No Longer Silent: Sexual Assault Survivors Push Legislative...
By Taylor McAvoy • March 9, 2018 4:36 pm

Seeking systematic reforms, victims spoke up this legislative session.

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Photo by Nicolas Vigier/Flickr
Legislators Come to Agreement on Deadly Force Reform
By Josh Kelety • March 9, 2018 12:30 pm

An agreement between lawmakers, activists, and police alters and passes the I-940 ballot initiative.

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Legislature Lifts Outdated Restrictions on Food Trucks
Legislature Lifts Outdated Restrictions on Food Trucks
By Sarah Low • March 7, 2018 1:00 pm

How a Vashon Island food truck owner/operator helped end old brick-and-mortar limitations.

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By Taylor McAvoy
Home healthcare worker bill approved by state Legislature
By Josh Kelety • March 6, 2018 3:00 pm

In protest, House Republicans refused to vote on the controversial bill.

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Photo by Taylor McAvoy
Behind the Scenes of the Governor’s Veto of...
By Josh Kelety • March 2, 2018 3:00 pm

How negotiations between Jay Inslee’s office, lawmakers, and media organizations led to the end of the controversial legislation.

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By Taylor McAvoy
Inslee Vetoes Public Records Bill; Lawmakers Get a...
By Jerry Cornfield • March 2, 2018 7:00 am

Meantime, news organizations, including this one, have agreed to pause a lawsuit over access.

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The Alliance for Gun Responsibility and other gun rights activists packed the Senate Ways and Means hearing room on Tuesday, Feb. 27 to hear a new piece of gun legislation. Photo by Taylor McAvoy
Washington Lawmakers Introduce New Gun Legislation
By Taylor McAvoy • February 28, 2018 11:15 am

In the wake of the Parkland shooting, legislators look to pass minor gun control measures.

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Photo by Taylor McAvoy
Lawmakers Face Backlash Over Public Records Bill
By Josh Kelety • February 27, 2018 3:30 am

Legislators frame the bill as a win for open government, while opponents hope for an Inslee veto.

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Rep. Kristine Reeves (D-Federal Way) battled tears during the House floor debate on a bill to ban bump stocks, while her colleague Rep. Tana Senn (D- Mercer Island) turned to comfort her. Photo by Taylor McAvoy
Washington State Legislature Moves Closer to Bump Stock...
By Taylor McAvoy • February 26, 2018 10:35 am

The device that increases a gun’s rate of fire has been used in mass shootings.

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Photo by Taylor McAvoy
State Legislators Restrict Public Access to Their Records
By Josh Kelety • February 26, 2018 7:00 am

Critics slam the move as a blow to government transparency.

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Photo by Taylor McAvoy
Legislature Considers Domestic Violence Survivor Workplace Protections
By Taylor McAvoy • February 21, 2018 1:30 pm

A new bill could safeguard victims against on-the-job discrimination.

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Photo by Nicole Jennings
Affirmative Action Could Make a Comeback in Washington
By Taylor McAvoy • January 30, 2018 7:00 am

State lawmakers are considering a change in order to fight against systematic discrimination.

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Washington state capitol campus. Photo by Cacophony/Wikimedia
Capital Budget Passed, But Affordable Housing Still Threatened
By Josh Kelety • January 19, 2018 4:41 pm

Some state projects aimed at homeless families and disabled veterans won’t happen.

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Photo by SounderBruce/Flickr
Ballot Initiative Threat Has Energy Industry Warming to...
By Josh Kelety • January 19, 2018 4:03 pm

Businesses fear a ballot-passed tax could be far costlier than a negotiated deal.

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Photo by Brian Turner/Flickr
Washington Lawmakers Clash Over Statute of Limitations for...
By Taylor McAvoy • January 18, 2018 4:30 pm

A passed bill eliminating victims’ restrictions may not be heard in the state Senate.

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Photo by Joe Hall/Flickr
Automatic Voter Registration Could Come to Washington
By Melissa Hellmann • January 18, 2018 7:00 am

Democratic legislators are pushing a number of bills to make voting easier.

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