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Washington’s ethics boards should define how often lawmakers can dine out at lobbyist expense, according to nearly a dozen state senators who’ve signed…
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Five Republican state senators did not violate Washington ethics law when they accepted dozens of free meals from lobbyists earlier this year, according…
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Washington lawmakers will soon get clearer guidance on when it’s appropriate to accept free meals from lobbyists.The state’s Legislative Ethics Board on…
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The staff at Washington’s Public Disclosure Commission has recommended changes to how lobbyists report their meals out with lawmakers. The move follows…
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Washington’s Legislative Ethics Board has launched an investigation into lobbyist paid meals for lawmakers.The inquiry follows our reporting with the…
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A public radio investigation into lobbyist-paid meals has prompted an ethics complaint against three state lawmakers.The complaint was filed this week by…
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Washington state lawmakers are barred from accepting gifts intended to influence their vote. But there’s an exception to that rule. Members of the…
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Two Washington state lawmakers are defending their frequent dinners with lobbyists. The meals show up in monthly reports filed with the state’s Public…
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In the first three months of this year, lobbyists in Washington state spent more than $200,000 on entertainment. Much of that money was spent to wine and…
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OLYMPIA, Wash. – In the world of state legislatures, there’s a powerful breed of players who normally shun the spotlight. They prefer to work behind the