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Signing of wrongful death law is emotional win for parents
Under the new law, they will be able to file claims and seek damages for the loss of…
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Details emerging on Democrats’ $52.4 billion budget deal
Higher taxes on banks, businesses and high tech giants will help balance the two-year spending plan.
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If Inslee only knew, he might have run for president sooner
The governor isn’t a great dealmaker. His absences from Olympia may be helping get his bills passed.
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Crunch time in Capitol as lawmakers await final budget deal
Democrats, who control both chambers, seek agreements on spending, taxes and sticky policy issues.
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Snohomish woman ends fast that focused on plight of orcas
Lanni Johnson had urged elected leaders to embrace removing dams on Snake River as one solution.
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Seeking compromise on data privacy, Dems found controversy
Microsoft, Amazon and Comcast got invited to to help craft language but consumer groups did not.
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Chopp will step aside even if Dems haven’t picked a successor
The state’s longest-serving House speaker vows to leave his post “a few days” after the session’s end.
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Emotional day for families as wrongful death bill is passed
It would give parents a chance to file claims and recover damages for the loss of an adult…
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Illness sidelines Sen. McCoy as pace of lawmaking heats up
The Tulalip lawmaker has missed days of Senate action as he recovers from flu and pneumonia.
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They want to lead EvCC and will be here soon to tell you why
The three finalists are coming to town for interviews and forums, on campus and in the community.
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Proposed toll lanes are creating headaches for lawmakers
They want to toll 405 south of Bellevue and Highway 167 but can’t agree on use of the…
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Proposed toll lanes are creating headaches for lawmakers
They want to toll 405 south of Bellevue and Highway 167 but can’t agree on use of the…
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Higher prices are on the horizon for state ferry riders
State lawmakers are eyeing a fare hike and an increase in the boat-building surcharge.
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Snohomish woman on 17-day fast to spotlight plight of orcas
Lanni Johnson wants elected leaders to publicly back removing dams on Snake River as one solution.
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Dummies used by carpool violators could lead to a $200 fine
Lawmakers want to target serial offenders with a new penalty and much higher fines for tickets.
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State wants to rein in Eyman and he can’t stop it from trying
A Thurston County judge says the legality of potential penalties can be tackled once his case is tried.
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Is a low-carbon fuel standard running out of political gas?
State Sen. Steve Hobbs of Lake Stevens is pondering whether to move the bill out of the committee.
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Once again, state rules for school levies are up for debate
Democratic lawmakers are looking to ease restrictions to allow districts to collect more money.
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Whidbey shipbuilder wants a shot at the next ferry contract
Nichols Brothers has been a subcontractor. The state might extend a deal with Portland-based Vigor.
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Less spending and fewer new taxes in Senate Democrats’ budget
The $51.9 billion plan avoids capital gains and business tax hike that House Democrats proposed.