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A budget emerges as lawmakers reach session’s final day
Cap-and-trade clears its last hurdle as responses to Blake decision and homelessness advance too.
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House passes cap-and-trade with a link for a gas tax hike
As wrangling over climate change policy continues, a major transportation package is pronounced dead.
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A forecast on carbon and capital gains, plus a tear-gas deal
Here’s what’s happening on Day 103 of the 2021 session of the Washington Legislature.
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Odors are a concern if Stanwood composting operation expands
Air regulators drew up a draft permit that would allow Lenz Enterprises to double in size. Residents can…
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Timely police reform; Ferguson weighs in on drug possession
Here’s what’s happening on Day 101 of the 2021 session of the Washington Legislature.
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Is the ‘grand bargain’ crumbling? Is a drug-law fix coming?
Here’s what’s happening on Day 99 of the 2021 session of the Washington Legislature.
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Paull Shin went from Seoul streets to Senate leadership
The state’s first Korean-American lawmaker, who died this week, had an inspiring life story.
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Ouch: Judge orders Tim Eyman to pay state’s $2.9M legal tab
In February, a judge found that the serial initiative promoter repeatedly violated campaign finance laws.
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9 bills the governor is signing and 1 that he won’t
Here’s what’s happening on Day 96 of the 2021 session of the Washington Legislature.
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Package funding U.S. 2 trestle, Monroe bypass on the move
A $17.8 billion plan dealing with highways, ferries and transit has cleared the state Senate transportation panel.
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Things are heating up in Olympia — and not just the weather
Here’s what’s happening on Day 94 of the 2021 session of the Washington Legislature.
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U.S. 2 trestle rebuild part of Senate transportation package
Time is short to get the $17.8 billion plan passed. Its link to climate change bills adds intrigue.
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5 wrinkles for lawmakers to iron out in session’s last days
Here’s what’s happening on Day 92 of the 2021 session of the Washington Legislature.
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High court ruling spurs effort to retool state’s drug laws
Meanwhile, the Blake decision has gotten people out jail, charges dismissed and possibly clemency for some.
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McCoy receives an overdue tribute from Senate colleagues
The former lawmaker was praised as a “quiet giant” for his work on education, environment and tribal issues.
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Voters asked again to support Lakewood students with a levy
The school district seeks passage of a measure with a lower tax rate than those which voters rejected…
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Climate change debate hogs spotlight; Inslee demurs on Blake
Here’s what’s happening on Day 89 of the 2021 session of the Washington Legislature.
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Budget talks gain speed; COVID may shift state into reverse
Here’s what’s happening on Day 87 of the 2021 session of the Washington Legislature.
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Could a carbon tax find its way into a grand bargain?
Here’s what’s happening on Day 85 of the 2021 session of the Washington Legislature.
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Both sides cite armed crowd in Snohomish in gun-bill debate
Two Snohomish County lawmakers invoked the May incident in arguing for and against a gun ban at protests.