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A Blake fix centers on a harsher penalty, more treatment options
A bill from Sen. June Robinson, of Everett, seeks to address concerns of city leaders, cops and recovery…
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Pay raises coming, a vote on vehicle pursuit reform may not
It’s Day 33. Here’s what’s happening in the 2023 session of the Washington Legislature
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Democratic Latinos form a caucus, hospital staffing bill clears a hurdle
It’s Day 31. Here’s what’s happening in the 2023 session of the Washington Legislature
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A holiday for Lunar New Year, a return of green and white license plates
It’s Day 29. Here’s what’s happening in the 2023 session of the Washington Legislature
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Retooling drug laws, protecting octopus and honoring a cactus
It’s already Day 26. Here’s what’s happening in the 2023 session of the Washington Legislature
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Lawmaker aims to bolster safety net for victims of domestic violence
Rep. Lauren Davis got a no-contact order against an ex-partner. Her new bill provides tools for cops and…
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A tax credit for working families and a tax break for newspapers
And a new roadblock emerges to vehicle pursuit reforms. Here’s what’s happening on Day 24 of the legislative…
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No right turns on red gets a look, a bid to expand sports betting arrives
It’s a new week. Here’s what’s happening on Day 22 of the 2023 session of the Washington Legislature
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Democrats advance assault weapons ban, new rules for gun buyers
The measures passed a House committee without Republican support. They are part of a broader agenda to curb…
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Binda fined $1,000 for misuse of campaign contributions
The Lynnwood Council member’s personal use of donor funds was a “serious violation” of campaign law, the state…
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Lawmakers push to boost voting in county jails across the state
A House bill envisions an approach similar to what’s been happening in the Snohomish County Jail for several…
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Two tax duels and a unified push to ensure the people’s voice is heard
It’s Wednesday. Here’s what’s happening on the 17th Day of the 2023 session of the Washington Legislature.
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A move to require voting and a bicameral chasm on vehicle pursuits
It’s Day 19 and the mood is heating up as the third week of the 2023 legislative session…
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They’re lining up for license plates but not an airport
It’s a new week. Here is what’s happening on Day 15 of the 2023 session of the Washington…
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Everett college students press Murray to boost financial aid funding
In a sitdown with the senator, they shared how Pell grants and other aid made it possible for…
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Tax talk heats up, gun bill moves on and abortion debate looms
Here’s what’s happening on Day 12 of the 2023 session of the Washington Legislature.
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Backers of vehicle pursuit law may hit a wall in the Senate
It is Day 10 in the Legislature. A wealth tax arrives and debate on lawmakers’ records continues
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GOP questions Shavers seating on panel handling veterans issues
Republicans say it’s an affront to veterans because the Democratic lawmaker exaggerated about his service record.
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As death toll rises, push to lower the legal limit for driving drunk begins
Washington could join Utah with toughest standard in the nation. Change concerns wine and hospitality industries.
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Gun bills arrive and hospital staffing debate begins anew
Week 2 of the 2023 legislative session is under way. It’s going to be a little more tense