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Voluntary waiver of firearm rights is close to becoming law
The bill would allow those who feel they are at risk of suicide to add their name to…
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Legislators rewrite statute to exempt their records from public disclosure
Critics slam the move as a blow to government transparency.
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Washington State moves closer to bump stock ban
Before heading to the governor’s desk, the bill will return to the Senate for another vote.
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Democratic lawmakers unveil conflicting budget proposals
Senate and House Democrats are at odds over education funding and how to cut property taxes.
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Domestic violence survivors could get new protections from workplace discrimination
The proposed bill easily passed the House of Representatives.
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Proposal to eliminate the death penalty passes the Senate
After passionate floor debate, the bill moves to the House.
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Washington may soon teach sexual abuse prevention in schools
The State Legislature is considering training aimed at improving child safety.
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A fight over the role of unions erupts in Olympia
State Democrats push labor union-friendly bills while Republicans cry foul play.
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John Kerry in Olympia to advocate for governor’s carbon tax
Former U.S. Secretary of State said “Washington has an opportunity to lead.”
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State legislators look to “ban the box”
The House of Representatives votes to end questioning criminal history on job applications.
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Bill expanding wrongful death actions passes the Senate
The bill would do away with a law that opponents say is antiquated and xenophobic.
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Lawmakers consider a plan to help homeless college students
In addition to education, the program would help students find housing and provide meal plans and stipends for…
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Proposed bill would provide free college tuition to some students
The Evergreen Free College Program being called for would benefit both middle-income and low-income students.
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Lawmaker pitches vocational scholarships at rural community colleges
The bill would provide assistance for residents that make less than 70 percent of the state median income.
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Bill to tax oil in pipelines advances in state Senate
The measure would also update state oil spill contingency plans.
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Bigfoot eludes state recognition yet again
A twice-failed bill would have named the mythic creature as the official state cryptid.
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Program before lawmakers could strengthen mental health crisis response
The aim is to provide those in need with services instead of jail time.
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Inslee pushes back against offshore drilling in Washington
Statements from the governor and the state attorney general come in response to a shift in federal plans.
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Carbon tax plan advances in the state Senate
Bill moves out of committee with lower tax rate than governor proposed, a “monumental step.”
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Proposed law would make tampons free for some college students
The bill would ensure that those with low incomes can have access to clean products, say proponents.