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Lawmakers try tackling opioid crisis and transportation costs
It’s day 19, here is what’s happening in the Legislature.
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Snohomish County lawmakers again push to lower alcohol limit to 0.05%
If the bill passes, Washington would follow Utah, which lowered the legal limit and saw a 20% decrease…
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After pandemic’s peak, more kids missed school; bill aims to solve that
In Everett, attendance rates dropped 15% in a few years. A bill in Olympia aims to get kids…
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Bill would up taxes on high-value home sales, boost affordable housing
Rep. April Berg’s proposal would dedicate revenue to housing for farmworkers and people with developmental disabilities.
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Higher pay, higher taxes and a constitutional quarrel in Olympia
It’s day 12, here is what’s happening in the Legislature
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Funding at risk for program that keeps Everett ninth graders on track
Doing well in ninth grade is often a predictor of success. But a program shown to keep students…
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Whidbey Island rep wants to reduce sky-high costs for EpiPens, inhalers
Rep. Dave Paul wants to reduce the cost of the drugs to just $35 out-of-pocket.
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Opening week concludes, while initiatives come barreling in
Meet our new state government reporter Jenelle Baumbach as the legislative sessions begins in Olympia.
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Low bill would make fighting at school a felony for kids, parents
State Rep. Sam Low, R-Lake Stevens, said the proposal’s main purpose is to protect sports referees from unruly…
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Bill would rename curriculum to honor late Tulalip lawmaker
If passed, it will make history by being the first time a Lushootseed word is written into Washington…
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What’s on the agenda for Snohomish County legislators?
The next 60 days will be a race for lawmakers to push their bills through to address the…
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Minimum wage hike, new gun regulations become law in 2024
Months after the last legislative session ended, a few laws are finally going into effect this month.
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How to contact your state lawmaker in the 2024 legislative session
Legislators will flock to Olympia this month. You can share your input on their bills.
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3 Snohomish County cities have highest sales tax rate in state
Sales tax statewide is 6.5%. In Lynnwood, Mukilteo and Mill Creek, it’s 10.6%. So where does that extra…
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Legislation aims to keep public defense from spinning into crisis
Counties pay for the lion’s share of public defense, with the state funding just 3%. Snohomish County lawyers…
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Everett Mountain Rescue ready to step up to save hikers
The nonprofit provides free service to people who find themselves in dangerous situations in the mountains.
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High-speed rail with potential Everett stop misses out on $198M grant
Local members of Congress said they are committed to securing more federal funding to keep the ambitious project…
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State wants to increase I-405 tolls to at least $1, up to $15
The changes are meant to fund construction — as bids came in way over-budget — while decreasing congestion…
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$130M plan for affordable housing approved by Snohomish County Council
Over the next five years, the county plans to build and acquire hundreds of new homes with money…
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Everett council president backs down from ban on holding 2 offices
On Wednesday, over 20 speakers showed up to support City Council member Mary Fosse’s ability to serve in…