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The pressure is on to pass climate bills in Olympia. Attempts to get policies through that limit carbon pollution by putting a price on it have often…
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The Washington Senate has passed a measure that would increase the minimum weekly benefit for unemployed workers starting in July and would prevent a…
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Acknowledging the degree to which education has been disrupted during the pandemic, state lawmakers are discussing ways to help students catch up…
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The open carry of guns and other weapons would be banned on the Capitol campus and at or near any public demonstration across Washington under a measure…
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A Bremerton man filed a lawsuit demanding the restoration of public access to the state Capitol and surrounding grounds.Tyler Miller's lawsuit seeks a…
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House and Senate Democrats on Friday released a plan that looks to spend $2.2 billion in federal aid money on COVID-19 relief efforts in Washington…
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Lawmakers in Washington state have introduced legislation that could increase the state gas tax, making it the highest in the country at 67.4 cents a…
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The Washington Legislature approved rules to allow lawmakers to meet remotely because of the pandemic. The in-person votes Monday in Olympia happened…
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Updated at 4:10 p.m.: We are keeping an eye on the Capitol in Olympia today as lawmakers convene for the 2021 legislative session. While the focus inside…
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As state lawmakers gear up for the new legislative session, advocates for environmental justice are urging them to pass the HEAL Act of 2021. The acronym…