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Agency lays out the pros, cons of legalizing home marijuana
The state Liquor and Cannabis Board does not recommend which path to take for home growing.
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Firearms banned from state Senate gallery during sessions
You can still bring a gun to the House gallery, though.
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Hans Dunshee lands new political gig in the nation’s capital
The ex-county and state lawmaker is now political director for the national Humane Society.
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Sen. Hobbs gets a key role in state transportation policy
The Lake Stevens Democrat will chair the Senate Transportation Committee.
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Five Republicans seeking open state Senate seat
Kirk Pearson resigned earlier this month to accept a job in the Trump administration.
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198 votes and 7 reasons may help explain Everett mayor’s race
The historic election had it all, from a lackluster party to a spoiler candidate to a bad headline.
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A Democrat and ex-Republican team up to end two-party politics
Brian Baird and Chris Vance unveil a new organization called Washington Independents.
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Judge Larsen settles with state on alleged campaign finance violations
She was accused of failing to ‘timely and properly’ report an in-kind contribution worth thousands.
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Dems say GOP tax plan doesn’t add up for everyone
Rep. Suzan DelBene’s amendments to restore deductions, which the bill does away with, were rejected.
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State is close but still not compliant in school-funding case
Lawmakers must act during the next legislative session to satisfy the state Supreme Court.
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Some Snohomish County lawmakers given new responsibilities
The changes are the result of the Democrats regaining the majority in the Senate.
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Democrats might control Olympia, but they’ll need GOP votes
A Manka Dhingra win in the 45th District would give Democrats a 25-24 advantage in the Senate.
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Sen. Pearson of Monroe resigns to join Trump administration
The Republican legislator and staunch supporter helped bring a campaigning Trump to Everett in 2016.
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Ferguson, Eyman battle will linger for another year at least
At question is the amount of information Tim Eyman must share in a civil case.
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Where are the voters? So few returned ballots are ‘baffling’
Also: A too-young school board candidate in Sultan is old enough now, and he’s running as a write-in.
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Election strategy pits one councilmember against another
In Mountlake Terrace, Seaun Richards filed to run against fellow member Kyoko Matsumoto Wright.
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Everett mayoral campaign is one of the priciest ever
Many campaign donors are giving to both Cassie Franklin and Judy Tuohy.
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Enough or not enough, that is the McCleary question
As each side argues over school funding, the schools chief pushes for more special education money.
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Republican Eslick’s 2018 fortunes may depend on Democrats
She has a formidable House seat opponent in Elizabeth Scott, a conservative former state lawmaker.
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When it comes to majorities, Democrats must use them or lose them
Some hope that a Democratic victory in the Senate race will spur a bipartisan Hirst compromise.