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Capital budget passed, but affordable housing across the state still threatened
Some projects aimed at homeless families and disabled veterans won’t happen.
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Lawmakers advance a voluntary waiver of gun rights for those at risk of suicide
Under the proposed law, it would take those who volunteer 14 days to retain their right to a…
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State lawmakers re-consider eliminating statute of limitations on sex crimes
Having passed the House last year, the bill now appears to be stuck in a Senate committee.
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State takes aim at opioid crisis
Bills would limit opioid prescriptions, invest in treatment options.
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Legislature takes important step toward resolving capital budget issue
A lack of state funding has put the squeeze on a number of organizations throughout the state.
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LGBTQ bills advance in the senate
One bill would discourage conversation therapy, while the other would encourage equitable treatment for elderly members of the…
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Gun regulations draw an overflow crowd to hearing
Five firearm bills go before state lawmakers.
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Gun rights activists call for a halt to five firearm bills
Hearings for all the bills are scheduled for Monday morning.
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Back in the majority, Senate Democrats moving fast to pass backlogged bills
Bills on pay equity, gay conversion therapy, gun regulation, and voting rights are all on the “to do”…
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Lawmakers seek to bring campaign donations out of the shadows
The DISCLOSE Act would require nonprofits to reveal their biggest donors.
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State lawmakers hear a proposal to outlaw sexual orientation conversion therapy
The bill’s sponsor says that it includes religious protections and does not discourage families from seeking non-medical therapy.
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Legislators consider expanding voting rights
One bill would allow more local control over elections. Another would extend voter registration.
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New bill could put Washington salmon farms in jeopardy
The bill is at least partially in response to an August incident in which 30,000 Atlantic salmon escaped.
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Lawmaker unveils ambitious plan to protect Salish Sea
The bill would aim to restore salmon while cutting down on toxins and noise pollution.