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GOP senator wants death penalty revived for prison killings
Keith Wagoner says capital punishment should be on the table for an inmate who kills.
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3 years in the making: New law on police use of deadly force
Legislators are about to pass a bill making it easier to prosecute cops involved in shootings.
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Plan knots together carbon fee, gas tax and new US 2 trestle
A hearing Thursday will give the public a chance to weigh in on a proposed $16 billion road…
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Judge says AG can add allegations to suit against Eyman
At hearing, the anti-tax crusader defended himself and denied wrongdoing in case from 2012 election
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For a brief moment, Eyman was ready to settle with the state
But an offer never came. In fact, the attorney general’s office is alleging more campaign violations.
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Gov. Jay and President Inslee heard in the same speech
Inslee focused on climate change but also seemed to be testing anthems for a national campaign.
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House concealed-guns policy keeps lieutenant governor away
Normally, Cyrus Habib would preside over an annual joint session. But he said he felt vulnerable.
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With a slew of new faces, Legislature begins 2019 session
Lawmakers will debate climate change, the mental health system and taxes over the next 105 days.
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Back to work: New faces, old issues for 2019 Legislature
With levers of power under their control, Democrats are primed to push an ambitious agenda.
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How to contact your state lawmakers — and other fun facts
This year it’s a 105-day session in Olympia. Democrats control everything.
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Male-only no more: The next House Speaker will be a woman
The Frank Chopp era will end soon. Everett’s Robinson is among a crowd of women who may seek…
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Judge: Attorney general can resume lawsuit against Tim Eyman
A federal bankruptcy judge also ordered disclosure of names of donors to his legal defense fund.
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Now in majority, state’s Democrats ready to use new clout
Larsen knows what it means to be in charge. For Del Bene and Jayapal, it’s new political territory.
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One more time: Another $30 car tab measure bound for ballot
Foes say Eyman’s latest initiative would force deep cuts to bus service and light rail projects.
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Pressure mounting to speed up Highway 522 fixes
A coalition is focused on funding to widen the highway and redo the Paradise Lake Road interchange.
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Sultan couple out to save lives one smoke alarm at a time
After their son died in a fire, the Gibsons began a push to get a working device in…
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Sound Transit probably won’t be ignored by lawmakers in 2019
There’s unfinished business with car tab fees. And electing directors might be up for discussion, too.
Business
Shopper alert: Home Depot wants to open a store in Lynnwood
The city is working on an agreement for the retail giant and 500 apartments at Lynnwood Place.
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Eyman bankruptcy filing stalls state campaign-finance suit
The attorney general is seeking a judicial order to continue the litigation over alleged violations.
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An old tax idea is getting resurrected for the new year
The governor is pushing for reform of a real estate excise tax that House Democrats failed to pass.