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Inslee vetoes public records bill; lawmakers get a do-over
Meantime, news organizations, including this one, have agreed to pause a lawsuit over access.
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Lawmakers introduce provision to allow guns in schools
The bill would allow, but not require, adults to carry concealed weapons.
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Lawmakers introduce new gun legislation late in session
If passed, the new law would allocate money to schools for emergency response and raise the age required…
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Lawmakers go into damage control over public records bill
Legislators try to frame the bill as a win for open government, while opponents hope for veto by…
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Carbon tax proposal inches through Legislature
Governor’s pitch to tax carbon makes it to the Senate floor, but time is running out.
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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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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.