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New forecast show state revenues won’t be quite as robust as expected
Democratic budget writers say they will be cautious but able to fund their priorities. Senate put out a…
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The Electoral Races That Will Determine Washington State’s Legislature
A primer to the upcoming ballot box battles that will determine Democratic or Republican control of the House…
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Rodney Tom’s Centrist Dance
After party-hopping from Republican to Democrat and back again (and again), can the fiscal conservative woo voters in…
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No Longer Silent: Sexual Assault Survivors Push Legislative Change
Seeking systematic reforms, victims spoke up this legislative session.
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Legislators Come to Agreement on Deadly Force Reform
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Legislature Lifts Outdated Restrictions on Food Trucks
How a Vashon Island food truck owner/operator helped end old brick-and-mortar limitations.
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Home healthcare worker bill approved by state Legislature
In protest, House Republicans refused to vote on the controversial bill.
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Behind the Scenes of the Governor’s Veto of the Public Records Bill
How negotiations between Jay Inslee’s office, lawmakers, and media organizations led to the end of the controversial legislation.
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Inslee Vetoes Public Records Bill; Lawmakers Get a Do-Over
Meantime, news organizations, including this one, have agreed to pause a lawsuit over access.
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Washington Lawmakers Introduce New Gun Legislation
In the wake of the Parkland shooting, legislators look to pass minor gun control measures.
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Lawmakers Face Backlash Over Public Records Bill
Legislators frame the bill as a win for open government, while opponents hope for an Inslee veto.
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Washington State Legislature Moves Closer to Bump Stock Ban
The device that increases a gun’s rate of fire has been used in mass shootings.
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State Legislators Restrict Public Access to Their Records
Critics slam the move as a blow to government transparency.
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Legislature Considers Domestic Violence Survivor Workplace Protections
A new bill could safeguard victims against on-the-job discrimination.
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Affirmative Action Could Make a Comeback in Washington
State lawmakers are considering a change in order to fight against systematic discrimination.
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Capital Budget Passed, But Affordable Housing Still Threatened
Some state projects aimed at homeless families and disabled veterans won’t happen.
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Ballot Initiative Threat Has Energy Industry Warming to Governor’s Carbon Tax Plan
Businesses fear a ballot-passed tax could be far costlier than a negotiated deal.
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Washington Lawmakers Clash Over Statute of Limitations for Sex Crimes
A passed bill eliminating victims’ restrictions may not be heard in the state Senate.
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Automatic Voter Registration Could Come to Washington
Democratic legislators are pushing a number of bills to make voting easier.