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    Sexual assault survivors push legislative change
    By Taylor McAvoy • March 9, 2018 3:00 pm

    Seeking systematic reforms, victims spoke up this legislative session.

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    New laws targeting sexual harassment await governor’s pen
    By Taylor McAvoy • March 9, 2018 7:00 am

    Four key bills targeting sexual harassment passed both chambers and were waiting to be signed by the Washington State governor…

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    By Taylor McAvoy
    Washington State set to expand abortion coverage
    By Taylor McAvoy • March 8, 2018 7:00 am

    With the governor’s signature, the Reproductive Parity Act will allow state funding for abortion and contraception services.

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    Legislature passes new protections for student newspapers
    Legislature passes new protections for student newspapers
    By Taylor McAvoy • March 8, 2018 7:00 am

    If signed, the new law will also protects student advisers who defend the free speech rights of student journalists.

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    Senators Phil Fortunato, R-Auburn, and Barbara Bailey, R-Oak Harbor, hosted a press conference on Wednesday to introduce their bills meant to increase school safety and mental health awareness. Photo by Taylor McAvoy
    Lawmakers introduce provision to allow guns in schools
    By Taylor McAvoy • March 1, 2018 7:00 am

    The bill would allow, but not require, adults to carry concealed weapons.

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    Lawmakers introduce new gun legislation late in session
    Lawmakers introduce new gun legislation late in session
    By Taylor McAvoy • February 28, 2018 7:00 am

    If passed, the new law would allocate money to schools for emergency response and raise the age required to purchase assault-style weapons.

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    Voluntary waiver of firearm rights is close to becoming law
    Voluntary waiver of firearm rights is close to...
    By Taylor McAvoy • February 26, 2018 3:00 pm

    The bill would allow those who feel they are at risk of suicide to add their name to a do-not-sell list.

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    Rep. Kristine Reeves, D-Federal Way, battled tears during the House floor debate on a bill to ban bump stocks, while her colleague Tana Senn, D- Mercer Island turned to comfort her. Photo by Taylor McAvoy
    Washington State moves closer to bump stock ban
    By Taylor McAvoy • February 26, 2018 7:00 am

    Before heading to the governor’s desk, the bill will return to the Senate for another vote.

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    Proposal to eliminate the death penalty passes the...
    By Taylor McAvoy • February 15, 2018 3:00 pm

    After passionate floor debate, the bill moves to the House.

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    Washington State Capitol. Photo by Nicole Jennings
    Washington may soon teach sexual abuse prevention in...
    By Taylor McAvoy • February 15, 2018 7:00 am

    The State Legislature is considering training aimed at improving child safety.

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    By Nicole Jennings
    Bill expanding wrongful death actions passes the Senate
    By Taylor McAvoy • February 13, 2018 7:00 am

    The bill would do away with a law that opponents say is antiquated and xenophobic.

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    State legislators look to “ban the box”
    By Taylor McAvoy • February 13, 2018 7:00 am

    The House of Representatives votes to end questioning criminal history on job applications.

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    Lawmaker pitches vocational scholarships at rural community colleges
    Lawmaker pitches vocational scholarships at rural community colleges
    By Taylor McAvoy • February 8, 2018 3:00 pm

    The bill would provide assistance for residents that make less than 70 percent of the state median income.

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