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Assault weapons ban, late-night dramas, and license plate pile-up
It’s Day 92. Here’s what’s happening in the 2023 session of the Washington Legislature
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WA Senate OKs assault weapons ban, longer wait on gun sales
Bills outlawing many semiautomatic weapons and adding restrictions on gun purchases are now on course to becoming law.
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Duerr gets dinged, deals get done and the guv gets ghosted
It’s Day 89. Here’s what’s happening in the 2023 session of the Washington Legislature
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County hits pause on Hope Church shelter plan in Everett
Officials canceled public meetings and won’t proceed until the Everett mayor and City Council weigh in on the…
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Everett to pay $500K to end legal battle with bikini baristas
A settlement agreement aligns dress code rules with the city’s existing lewd conduct standard, ending a six-year tussle.
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Snohomish County poised to redirect millions into rental assistance
A bill headed to the governor will give the county flexibility in how it spends receipts from a…
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House backs hospital staffing standards bill by wide margin
Legislation is a hard-fought compromise between hospitals and nurses. It cleared the House on a 92-6 vote.
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Beef Day arrives, VoteMania begins and independent prosecution office derailed
It’s Day 87. Here’s what’s happening in the 2023 session of the Washington Legislature
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With access to abortion pill threatened, state buys 30K doses
Gov. Inslee says it gives Washington a three-year supply. The purchase comes as a federal judge may order…
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A TikTok ban, a bridge toll and a sort of end to masking
It’s Day 85. Here’s what’s happening in the 2023 session of the Washington Legislature
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Neighbors appeal permit for Stanwood residential treatment facility
The County Council will consider the challenge in May. Council member Nate Nehring, who questioned the site, has…
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A tax hike, a difficult compromise and a faulty Predict A Pen
It’s Day 82. Here’s what’s happening in the 2023 session of the Washington Legislature
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A mostly united Senate sends $71B spending plan to the House
The proposed budget passed on a 40-9 vote. It hikes spending for schools, child care and human services.
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Snohomish County will get another District Court judge
Gov. Jay Inslee signed legislation Thursday to add a ninth judge to the court. It’s the first expansion…
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Jay’s bond, REET in reserve and Blake fix gets twisted
It’s Day 80. Here’s what’s happening in the 2023 session of the Washington Legislature
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WA Senate panel OKs assault weapon ban, a day after Nashville shooting
Democrats overrode Republican objections, pushing the prohibition on many semiautomatic weapons a step closer to becoming law.
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A ballpark, a trestle and a recovery center score in House budgets
House Democrats put out operating, capital and transportation spending plans. They’ll need to negotiate with Senate Democrats
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A buffet of budgets, a bunch of whales and a request for your miles
It’s Day 78. Here’s what’s happening in the 2023 session of the Washington Legislature
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A thumbs up for capital gains, kind words for the Senate budget
It’s Day 75. Here’s what’s happening in the 2023 session of the Washington Legislature
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Supreme Court rules state’s new capital gains tax is legal
The 7-2 ruling clears the way for collection of payments starting next month. The tax is expected to…