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Voters in Washington state will decide this fall whether to keep the Climate Commitment Act, one of the country's more aggressive laws aimed at stemming carbon pollution.
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With tax collections down and costs climbing, Washington’s outgoing governor tamps down expectations as he makes spending decisions in his final budget proposal.
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But it’s unclear whether the state will renew that stockpile if the medication faces additional federal challenges.
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Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday said Washington will spell out in state law that hospitals must provide abortions if needed to stabilize patients.
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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has rejected a recommendation to cut a proposal for what would be the state’s largest wind farm in half, giving new life to the $1.7 billion project.
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Last year, the invasive moth was around in higher-than-usual numbers. But the state has managed to keep the pest in check for decades.
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More than a dozen state lawmakers say they aren’t running for reelection this fall.
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Prison reform has been a priority for progressive Democrats. However, despite a Democratic majority in the Legislature, some of this year’s reform proposals didn’t become law.
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With the stroke of a pen, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed the state budget into law Friday. It was almost certainly the last piece of legislation he will approve as the state’s top official.
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Gov. Jay Inslee signed the bill to hasten Puget Sound Energy’s shift from natural gas to clean energy. Critics contend it will lead to higher energy bills for ratepayers.