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0.3% sales tax for public safety has support of local Democrats, police
A proposed law would allow local councils to bypass voters and impose an extra tax. Snohomish County voters…
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Bipartisan bill aims to curb homelessness among young adults
Rep. Julio Cortes, D-Everett, and Rep. Carolyn Eslick, R-Sultan, want to fund temporary housing for those exiting treatment…
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Should Washington require headlights 24 hours a day on highways?
Sen. John Lovick’s bill aims to create “a culture of safety” on state highways. Opponents say it could…
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4 bills that died in first cutoff in Olympia this week
Here is what’s (not) happening in the Legislature…
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Free community college bill advances through House committee
If the bill passes, Snohomish County graduates could get one year of free college locally, regardless of income.
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Lawmakers try tackling opioid crisis and transportation costs
It’s day 19, here is what’s happening in the Legislature.
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After pandemic’s peak, more kids missed school; bill aims to solve that
In Everett, attendance rates dropped 15% in a few years. A bill in Olympia aims to get kids…
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Bill would up taxes on high-value home sales, boost affordable housing
Rep. April Berg’s proposal would dedicate revenue to housing for farmworkers and people with developmental disabilities.
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Higher pay, higher taxes and a constitutional quarrel in Olympia
It’s day 12, here is what’s happening in the Legislature
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Opening week concludes, while initiatives come barreling in
Meet our new state government reporter Jenelle Baumbach as the legislative sessions begins in Olympia.