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Tim Eyman found in contempt over his financial documents
The Mukilteo political activist, meanwhile, is suing the state himself over Initiative 940.
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Car tab relief effort crashes
There was too little time and Republicans had amendments they seemed intended to filibuster on.
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In control, Democrats pressed an ambitious agenda in Olympia
Besides school funding and a property-tax cut, they enacted far-ranging progressive laws.
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Democrat Ruth Kagi won’t seek re-election to the state House
The 32nd District representative, first elected in 1998, has been a champion of children and education.
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Property owners get relief from tax they did not vote on
Sound Transit now can levy a tax only on full parcels entirely within its taxing district.
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Stunning Olympia news: Compromise over police use of force
It was not always a civil process, but two diametrically opposed groups managed to find common ground.
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On final day, lawmakers look to pass budget, property tax cut
But there are some questions about car tabs and increasing the age to buy a semiautomatic rifle.
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Lawmakers are now at odds over a Sound Transit car-tab fix
The Senate and House disagree over whether lost revenue from a lower fee should be offset right away.
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State House GOP leader Kristiansen won’t seek re-election
The Snohomish representative from the 39th District has served in the Legislature since 2003.
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Bump stock ban becomes law; semiautomatics bill up next
It will be illegal in Washington to sell or own devices that make semiautomatic guns fire more rapidly.
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Taming the traffic-troubled U.S. 2 trestle
A report due in June will sort out what city, county and state officials think are the best…
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State Senate OKs new way to calculate Sound Transit car fees
It should result in reduction of the cost of vehicle licenses. The bill now goes to the state…
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Inslee vetoes public records bill; lawmakers get a do-over
And news organizations that successfully sued have agreed to seek a stay of a judge’s disclosure order.
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What actions by state lawmakers will influence your vote?
These proposals or accomplishments could reverberate next November. Tell us what you think.
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Area projects get boost in proposed state road budgets
Among them: Highway 9 through Clearview, Highway 530 in Darrington and the new Mukilteo ferry terminal.
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Legislature urged to make 21 legal age for semiautomatics
Snohomish County Deputy Prosecutor Adam Cornell cites “the carnage that I saw” in Mukilteo.
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Lawmakers: Wait and see before paying your property taxes
If they settle on a fix before the legislative session ends March 8, it might affect what you…
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Hundreds of emails urge Inslee to veto public records bill
They express dismay and anger at what they view as lawmakers forsaking the will of the public.
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House passes ban on bump-fire stocks
If the Senate approves, Gov. Jay Inslee is expected to sign it into law.
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Foes of public records bypass bill say it incites mistrust
Most lawmakers don’t want to disclose calendars, emails or text messages to citizens upon request.