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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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Lawmakers are now at odds over a Sound Transit car-tab fix
The Senate and House disagree over whether lost revenue from a lower fee should be offset right away.
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State Senate OKs new way to calculate Sound Transit car fees
It should result in reduction of the cost of vehicle licenses. The bill now goes to the state…
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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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Governor’s carbon tax proposal is dead in the state Legislature
The bill’s failure sets the stage for a possible initiative on the November ballot.
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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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A hardwood classic
As basketball season comes to a close, a poetic ode to a long-shot team.
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Lawmakers introduce provision to allow guns in schools
The bill would allow, but not require, adults to carry concealed weapons.
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As the legislative session ends, a look forward to November
What did they do, and what matters to you?
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Lawmakers go into damage control over public records bill
Legislators try to frame the bill as a win for open government, while opponents hope for veto by…
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Lawmakers introduce new gun legislation late in session
If passed, the new law would allocate money to schools for emergency response and raise the age required…
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Voluntary waiver of firearm rights is close to becoming law
The bill would allow those who feel they are at risk of suicide to add their name to…
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Carbon tax proposal inches through Legislature
Governor’s pitch to tax carbon makes it to the Senate floor, but time is running out.
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Washington State moves closer to bump stock ban
Before heading to the governor’s desk, the bill will return to the Senate for another vote.
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Legislators rewrite statute to exempt their records from public disclosure
Critics slam the move as a blow to government transparency.
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Inslee and outrage
After the election of President Trump, many in Seattle and its surrounding communities let their anger be heard.…
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What’s in a game?
Inside the growing community of pinball-playing women making a scene in Seattle.
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Proposal to eliminate the death penalty passes the Senate
After passionate floor debate, the bill moves to the House.
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A fight over the role of unions erupts in Olympia
State Democrats push labor union-friendly bills while Republicans cry foul play.
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John Kerry in Olympia to advocate for governor’s carbon tax
Former U.S. Secretary of State said “Washington has an opportunity to lead.”