An unexpected agreement to share tax revenue with tribes

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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.

Deal ends legal fight and allows Tulalips a cut of sales tax

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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…

In Olympia, it’s one potato, two potato, three potato, four

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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.

As a legislative deadline nears, it’s time to place your bets

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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.

Lawmakers renew attempt to reform Sound Transit car taxes

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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…

Democrats advance legislation for a weaponized world

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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.

Voters weigh $1.7 billion in school construction proposals

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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.

Sen. Marko Liias introduces a Sound Transit car-tab fix

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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.

An odd elections proposal gets a hearing today

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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.

Defiant and determined Matt Shea is poised for a victory lap

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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.

Oh, about that financial aid state lawmakers promised …

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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.

Push for new gun laws triggers passion at Senate hearing

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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.

Civil rights and gun rights are on lawmakers’ minds today

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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.

Lawmakers brace for political battle over bullets and AR-15s

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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.

Inslee’s carbon setback, sex education, the Second Amendment

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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.

In Olympia, they’re recycling bills and reusing plastic bags

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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.

Suciasaurus rex may become Washington’s official dinosaur

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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…

Inslee draws a line in the battle on clean fuels law

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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…

In Olympia, talk of homelessness, climate and an income tax

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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.

Inslee keeps it simple in final State of the State this term

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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.