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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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Longtime State Rep. Frank Chopp ended his record run as Washington’s House Speaker in 2019, and announced in March that he would not be seeking re-election to his house seat this year.
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A new Washington state legislative map meant to strengthen the voting power of Latinos in the Yakima Valley has cleared another legal hurdle and is set to take effect in this year's elections.
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Frustrated county officials say state leaders have shunted the state’s financial burden onto local governments.
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Lawmakers failed to pass all three of the Washington Coalition for Police Accountability’s top priorities.
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The tightened fire protection rules were scheduled to take effect last week. But after lawmakers approved a bill to limit them, regulators cast the codes aside.
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The changes are set to go into effect on March 15. They still face a challenge in court.
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Olympia correspondent Jeanie Lindsay joins KNKX Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick to cover the highlights of the 2024 legislative session.
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Some islanders dependent on ferries get a life ring, but November statewide vote on cap-and-trade repeal could poke new leaks in budget.
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Washington's legislature has adjourned for the year, with lawmakers scoring wins on many big issues. But several priorities for Democrats stalled as a few Republican-backed voter initiatives took center stage during the short 60-day session.