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This is what climate change looks like in the state Senate
Since regaining the majority, Democrats have five noticeable developments on their to-do list.
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Ex-lawmaker Scott to take on newly appointed GOP senator
Sen. Keith Wagoner, R-Sedro-Woolley, serves in the 39th Legislative District.
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GOP renews push to reform ‘out of control’ Sound Transit
Republicans want lower taxes and a reorganized transit agency, but Democrats are in the driver’s seat.
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5 counties warned state about salmon-farming back in 2012
State officials were unfazed — until last summer’s accidental release of up to 260,000 non-native fish.
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Q&A: State House speaker on taxes, death penalty, harassment
Democrat Frank Chopp has had the speaker title since 1999, and he says he’s not retiring this year.
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House passes car tab fees fix, bill goes to Senate
As envisioned, Sound Transit would have to give car owners credits or refunds.
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Do we need the death penalty? Testimony split in Olympia
The voter-approved law has been on the books since 1981. The governor has been issuing reprieves.
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Water-use bill passage makes way for overdue capital budget
A lot of the money will to go to housing, schools and projects in Snohomish County and statewide.
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New leaders coming to county, state political parties
Hillary Moralez of Bothell takes over as chair for the Snohomish County Democratic Party.
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Lawmakers may be facing last chance to price carbon their way
Because groups that view carbon tax as a preferred weapon against climate change are joining forces.
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Lots to do in 60 days as state lawmakers open their session
Democrats have a two-vote majority in the House (50-48) and a one-vote edge in the Senate (25-24).
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Sedro-Woolley mayor chosen to fill vacant state Senate seat
Keith Wagoner will need to run, and win, in this year’s election if he wants to continue serving.
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Eyman isn’t letting a bad 2017 slow him down in the new year
Mukilteo’s purveyor of initiatives saw his causes foiled and his political influence jeopardized.
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Who gets Kirk Pearson’s state Senate seat? We did some math
The 39th District covers swaths of rural Snohomish and Skagit counties, and a sliver of King County.
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Rogue electors are undeterred by their latest legal setback
Each had signed a pledge to support the Democratic nominee when they were chosen by peers.
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No capital budget means no jobs for 52 state workers
If the March deadline isn’t met, as many as 300 more employees could be out of work.
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Judge bottles up Inslee’s much touted clean air rule
Democratic lawmakers could help by proposing new regulations to be imposed on carbon polluters.
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Wildlife, guns and property taxes are on the agenda in 2018
State lawmakers are pre-filing bills they hope to pass in the 2018 legislative session.
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Counties fed up with unfunded mandates may sue the state
For example, no money has been provided to install, maintain and clear out required ballot boxes.
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GOP nominates 3 to fill vacant seat in state Senate
A special meeting to make the appointment is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Jan. 3.