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By Taylor McAvoy
State Legislature passes last-minute budget deal and property...
By Josh Kelety • March 9, 2018 7:00 am

The plan includes $1 billion for public education and $400 million in tax cuts for property owners.

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By Taylor McAvoy
Home healthcare worker bill approved by state Legislature
By Josh Kelety • March 6, 2018 3:00 pm

In protest, House Republicans refused to vote on the controversial bill.

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By Taylor McAvoy
Behind the scenes of the governor’s veto of...
By Josh Kelety • March 2, 2018 3:00 pm

How negotiations between Jay Inslee’s office, lawmakers, and media organizations led to the end of the controversial legislation.

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By Taylor McAvoy
Governor’s carbon tax proposal is dead in the...
By Josh Kelety • March 2, 2018 7:00 am

The bill’s failure sets the stage for a possible initiative on the November ballot.

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Lawmakers go into damage control over public records...
By Josh Kelety • February 28, 2018 7:00 am

Legislators try to frame the bill as a win for open government, while opponents hope for veto by Governor Jay Inslee.

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Carbon tax proposal inches through Legislature
Carbon tax proposal inches through Legislature
By Josh Kelety • February 26, 2018 3:00 pm

Governor’s pitch to tax carbon makes it to the Senate floor, but time is running out.

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Legislators rewrite statute to exempt their records from public disclosure
Legislators rewrite statute to exempt their records from...
By Josh Kelety • February 26, 2018 7:00 am

Critics slam the move as a blow to government transparency.

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A fight over the role of unions erupts...
By Josh Kelety • February 15, 2018 7:00 am

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
John Kerry in Olympia to advocate for governor’s...
By Josh Kelety • February 14, 2018 7:00 am

Former U.S. Secretary of State said “Washington has an opportunity to lead.”

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Bill to tax oil in pipelines advances in...
By Josh Kelety • February 8, 2018 7:00 am

The measure would also update state oil spill contingency plans.

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Carbon tax plan advances in the state Senate
Carbon tax plan advances in the state Senate
By Josh Kelety • February 3, 2018 7:00 am

Bill moves out of committee with lower tax rate than governor proposed, a “monumental step.”

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Light rail funding could be in trouble if car tab taxes decrease. Photo by Richard Eriksson/Flickr
Republican lawmakers call for further action on car...
By Josh Kelety • February 2, 2018 3:00 pm

Senate Democrat slams their efforts as “unthoughtful sledgehammers.”

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Washington health insurance market in flux
By Josh Kelety • February 1, 2018 3:00 pm

Premiums have skyrocketed, prompting a response from lawmakers.

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