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Delta neighbors make their pitch to hasten smelter cleanup
Everett residents are asking officials to shorten the timeline for contaminated areas.
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3 years in the making: New law on police use of deadly force
Legislators are about to pass a bill making it easier to prosecute cops involved in shootings.
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Gov. Jay and President Inslee heard in the same speech
Inslee focused on climate change but also seemed to be testing anthems for a national campaign.
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House concealed-guns policy keeps lieutenant governor away
Normally, Cyrus Habib would preside over an annual joint session. But he said he felt vulnerable.
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With a slew of new faces, Legislature begins 2019 session
Lawmakers will debate climate change, the mental health system and taxes over the next 105 days.
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Male-only no more: The next House Speaker will be a woman
The Frank Chopp era will end soon. Everett’s Robinson is among a crowd of women who may seek…
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An old tax idea is getting resurrected for the new year
The governor is pushing for reform of a real estate excise tax that House Democrats failed to pass.
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New idea: Carbon fee for transportation, environmental work
A lawmaker’s statewide plan would remove culverts, redo the U.S. 2 trestle and fund many other projects.
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Guns, helmets and soju proposals queued up for legislators
In an annual rite, lawmakers are already putting bills in the hopper they want to debate next year.
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Longshot bid: Inslee is saddling up for a presidential run
With a signature issue and a federal PAC, he is well-positioned for entry into the 2020 contest.
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Democrats won big, but party leader could still lose her job
Tina Podlodowski is facing a challenge from Jason Call, who is pushing for a more progressive agenda.
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State revenues to reach $50B but new fees or taxes loom
The state has never had so much money to spend on government. Inslee says it is still not…
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John Koster wonders who cares about ‘The Caravan of Crap’
The ex-lawmaker runs a small state agency, so when he shared that essay on Facebook, people noticed.
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Big corporations were among the winners of Tuesday’s voting
So were gun-safety advocates. But the governor and others concerned about climate change came up short.
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A Berniecrat win on Trump turf may not be too far-fetched
Democrat Ivan Lewis is battling Republican Robert Sutherland, and history, in the 39th district.
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Proposed pay hikes for politicians are Eyman’s newest target
If a citizen panel approves the raises in February, Eyman vows to pursue a referendum to repeal them.
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Masquerading junk election mailers sneak across the aisle
Last time, in 2010, it was Democrats. This time it’s conservatives. Either way, it’s opaque misdirection.
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Eyman trial in case brought by state AG pushed to 2020
AG Ferguson is still waiting for financial records from the Mukilteo initiative promoter.
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A booming economy won’t make next state budget less taxing
Gov. Inslee warns of a $1.5 billion gap and says there are few ways to bridge it.
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It took a while but Cantwell and Hutchison are set to debate
The candidates agreed to televised debates in Tacoma and Spokane — unless the Senate is in session.