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Nearly 100 people gathered in the Capitol Legislative Building in Olympia on Thursday, Jan. 18, to rally in support of the Reproductive Parity Act and other women’s health bills. Photo by Taylor McAvoy
Lawmakers again consider requiring health plans to cover...
By Taylor McAvoy • January 19, 2018 5:00 pm

Democratic lawmakers are hopeful that this is the year for the Reproductive Parity Act.

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Photo by Joe Hall/Flickr
Bills intended to expand and empower voters move...
By Josh Kelety • January 19, 2018 3:00 pm

They will allow same-day voter registration and local redistricting to empower minorities.

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A worker uses a large wrench to screw on a drill casing during the operation of a water well drill rig. Photo by Erika Mitchell
Governor signs bill to settle water-use dispute
By Alex Visser • January 19, 2018 2:50 pm

The bill allows for limited drilling of new wells and also limits water withdrawals in new wells.

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Ballot initiative threat has energy industry warming to carbon tax
Ballot initiative threat has energy industry warming to...
By Josh Kelety • January 19, 2018 1:30 pm

Support for the governor’s proposed tax is tepid, but it’s there.

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Photo by Nicole Jennings
Senate Democrats push safety for sanitation workers
By Alex Visser • January 19, 2018 10:30 am

The bill would address concerns over training and access to safety information.

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Capital budget passed, but affordable housing across the state still threatened
Capital budget passed, but affordable housing across the...
By Josh Kelety • January 19, 2018 10:30 am

Some projects aimed at homeless families and disabled veterans won’t happen.

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Wyman endorses passage of amended Washington Voting Rights Act
Wyman endorses passage of amended Washington Voting Rights...
January 18, 2018 4:45 pm

The act would provide Washington citizens with a means to legally contest elections that exhibit disparities between voters in protected classes and other voters.

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Lawmakers advance a voluntary waiver of gun rights...
By Taylor McAvoy • January 18, 2018 3:45 pm

Under the proposed law, it would take those who volunteer 14 days to retain their right to a firearm.

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State lawmakers re-consider eliminating statute of limitations on...
By Taylor McAvoy • January 18, 2018 11:30 am

Having passed the House last year, the bill now appears to be stuck in a Senate committee.

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State takes aim at opioid crisis
State takes aim at opioid crisis
By Josh Kelety • January 18, 2018 7:30 am

Bills would limit opioid prescriptions, invest in treatment options.

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Legislature takes important step toward resolving capital budget...
By Alex Visser • January 18, 2018 1:30 am

A lack of state funding has put the squeeze on a number of organizations throughout the state.

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LGBTQ bills advance in the senate
By Taylor McAvoy • January 17, 2018 7:30 am

One bill would discourage conversation therapy, while the other would encourage equitable treatment for elderly members of the LGTBQ community.

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People lined up in the rain outside the Capitol’s Cherberg Building for the hearing on five gun regulation measures. Photo by Taylor McAvoy
Gun regulations draw an overflow crowd to hearing
By Taylor McAvoy • January 17, 2018 1:30 am

Five firearm bills go before state lawmakers.

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Lawmaker unveils ambitious plan to protect Salish Sea
Lawmaker unveils ambitious plan to protect Salish Sea
By Taylor McAvoy • January 12, 2018 7:30 am

The bill would aim to restore salmon while cutting down on toxins and noise pollution.

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  • Frozen organic strawberries and a tropical fruit blend recalled because of Hepatitis A risk

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