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Click to unmute: Legislators prepare for an online session
State lawmakers will work remotely as they tackle COVID-19, economic recovery, police reform and more.
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Gov. Inslee extends ban on indoor dining, other restrictions
An updated reopening plan for stores, restaurants and gatherings will be released next week.
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New proposal might help Washington get a Republican governor
An electoral college system, rather than a popular vote, could give more power to rural counties.
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Eyman: I may never qualify another ballot measure again
The anti-tax activist, accused of campaign violations, testified one last time in his bench trial.
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Democratic lawmakers ask Inslee to lift ban on indoor dining
They want to try to scaling back on occupancy before forcing an end to inside service.
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Eyman fights allegation he repeatedly broke campaign laws
In a lawsuit, the state accuses the prolific initiative promoter of getting kickbacks.
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‘Further restrictions’ coming as Thanksgiving nears, Inslee says
Asks residents to forego traditional holiday gatherings due to COVID-19
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Gov. Inslee surges to big lead as he nears rare third term
Statewide office roundup: Schools chief Reykdal in close contest; Secretary of State Wyman fends off challenge.
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State demanded more drop boxes, and now it must pay for them
A King County judge says a law requiring more ballot boxes was an illegal unfunded mandate.
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State Supreme Court strikes down $30 car-tab initiative
Justices unanimously agreed that voter-approved Initiative 976 is unconstitutional.
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Inslee, Culp joust on COVID, climate, crime in feisty debate
In their only televised match-up, the two gubernatorial candidates differed on pretty much everything.
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Surge in consumer spending eases state budget challenges
A jump in tax collections cuts a projected $9 billion shortfall in half, acccording to new forecast.
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Should state cover school bus costs if there are no riders?
With funding tied to getting students to school, districts are uncertain how much money they’ll receive.