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An unexpected agreement to share tax revenue with tribes
This is Day 17 of 60 of the 2020 session of the Washington Legislature in Olympia.
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Deal ends legal fight and allows Tulalips a cut of sales tax
The agreement is a path to revenue-sharing compacts with all tribes, but a new law is needed to…
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In Olympia, it’s one potato, two potato, three potato, four
This is Day 16 of 60 of the 2020 session of the Washington Legislature in Olympia.
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As a legislative deadline nears, it’s time to place your bets
It’s Day 15 of the 60-day 2020 session of the Washington Legislature in Olympia.
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Lawmakers renew attempt to reform Sound Transit car taxes
A Senate bill would bring some savings. Foes say it doesn’t go far enough and ignores will of…
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Democrats advance legislation for a weaponized world
It’s Day 12 of 60 of the 2020 session of the Washington Legislature in Olympia.
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Voters weigh $1.7 billion in school construction proposals
Six school districts are seeking bonds, capital levies or both in the Feb. 11 special election.
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Sen. Marko Liias introduces a Sound Transit car-tab fix
It’s Day 11 of 60 of the 2020 session of the Washington Legislature in Olympia.
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An odd elections proposal gets a hearing today
It’s Day 10 of 60 of the 2020 session of the Washington Legislature in Olympia.
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Defiant and determined Matt Shea is poised for a victory lap
The Republican state representative, linked to domestic terrorism, is not likely to get the boot.
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Oh, about that financial aid state lawmakers promised …
It’s Day 9 of 60 of the 2020 session of the Washington Legislature in Olympia.
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Push for new gun laws triggers passion at Senate hearing
Today, a House panel tackles assault weapons ban and allowing cities to enact firearm restrictions.
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Civil rights and gun rights are on lawmakers’ minds today
It’s Day 8 of 60 of the 2020 session of the Washington Legislature in Olympia.
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Lawmakers brace for political battle over bullets and AR-15s
Bills banning assault weapons and high capacity magazines will receive public hearings this week.
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Inslee’s carbon setback, sex education, the Second Amendment
It’s Day 5 of 60 of the 2020 session of the Washington Legislature in Olympia.
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In Olympia, they’re recycling bills and reusing plastic bags
It’s Day 4 of 60 of the 2020 session of the Washington Legislature.
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Suciasaurus rex may become Washington’s official dinosaur
After a dino fossil was found in the San Juan Islands, a bunch of fourth-graders are out to…
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Inslee draws a line in the battle on clean fuels law
Rebuffed in 2019, the Democratic governor is turning up the heat on those in his party who oppose…
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In Olympia, talk of homelessness, climate and an income tax
What’s happening on Day 3 of the 2020 session of the Washington Legislature.
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Inslee keeps it simple in final State of the State this term
He focuses on reducing homelessness and fighting climate change with a clean fuel standard.