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State Legislature
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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Legislators come to agreement on deadly force reform
Legislators come to agreement on deadly force reform
By Josh Kelety • March 9, 2018 3:00 pm

The agreement between lawmakers, activists, and police amends the upcoming I-940 ballot initiative.

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Photo by Taylor McAvoy
Sexual assault survivors push legislative change
By Taylor McAvoy • March 9, 2018 3:00 pm

Seeking systematic reforms, victims spoke up this legislative session.

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By Taylor McAvoy
New laws targeting sexual harassment await governor’s pen
By Taylor McAvoy • March 9, 2018 7:00 am

Four key bills targeting sexual harassment passed both chambers and were waiting to be signed by the Washington State governor…

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By Taylor McAvoy
State Legislature passes last-minute budget deal and property...
By Josh Kelety • March 9, 2018 7:00 am

The plan includes $1 billion for public education and $400 million in tax cuts for property owners.

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By Taylor McAvoy
Olympia stunner: Compromise over police use of force
By Jerry Cornfield • March 8, 2018 3:00 pm

It was not always a civil process, but two diametrically opposed groups managed to find common ground.

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By Taylor McAvoy
Washington State set to expand abortion coverage
By Taylor McAvoy • March 8, 2018 7:00 am

With the governor’s signature, the Reproductive Parity Act will allow state funding for abortion and contraception services.

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Legislature passes new protections for student newspapers
Legislature passes new protections for student newspapers
By Taylor McAvoy • March 8, 2018 7:00 am

If signed, the new law will also protects student advisers who defend the free speech rights of student journalists.

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Governor Jay Inslee signs a ban on bump stocks on Tuesday, March. 6. Photo by Taylor McAvoy
Bump stock ban becomes law; semiautomatics bill up...
By Jerry Cornfield • March 7, 2018 7:00 am

It will be illegal in Washington to sell or own devices that make semiautomatic guns fire more rapidly.

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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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By Taylor McAvoy
Lawmakers are now at odds over a Sound...
By Jerry Cornfield • March 6, 2018 7:00 am

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
State Senate OKs new way to calculate Sound...
By Jerry Cornfield • March 2, 2018 3:00 pm

It should result in reduction of the cost of vehicle licenses. The bill now goes to the state House.

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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
Governor’s carbon tax proposal is dead in the...
By Josh Kelety • March 2, 2018 7:00 am

The bill’s failure sets the stage for a possible initiative on the November ballot.

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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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Senators Phil Fortunato, R-Auburn, and Barbara Bailey, R-Oak Harbor, hosted a press conference on Wednesday to introduce their bills meant to increase school safety and mental health awareness. Photo by Taylor McAvoy
Lawmakers introduce provision to allow guns in schools
By Taylor McAvoy • March 1, 2018 7:00 am

The bill would allow, but not require, adults to carry concealed weapons.

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By Taylor McAvoy
As the legislative session ends, a look forward...
By Jerry Cornfield • March 1, 2018 1:30 am

What did they do, and what matters to you?

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Photo by Taylor McAvoy
Lawmakers go into damage control over public records...
By Josh Kelety • February 28, 2018 7:00 am

Legislators try to frame the bill as a win for open government, while opponents hope for veto by Governor Jay Inslee.

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Lawmakers introduce new gun legislation late in session
Lawmakers introduce new gun legislation late in session
By Taylor McAvoy • February 28, 2018 7:00 am

If passed, the new law would allocate money to schools for emergency response and raise the age required to purchase assault-style weapons.

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Carbon tax proposal inches through Legislature
Carbon tax proposal inches through Legislature
By Josh Kelety • February 26, 2018 3:00 pm

Governor’s pitch to tax carbon makes it to the Senate floor, but time is running out.

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  • Audit finds accountability issues in King County’s equity and social justices programs
  • Schools, housing, salaries score big in Senate Dems $70B budget
  • Clear communication vs. sticking your head in the oven | Whale’s Tales
  • New forecast show state revenues won’t be quite as robust as expected
  • Frozen organic strawberries and a tropical fruit blend recalled because of Hepatitis A risk

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