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Proposed bill would provide free college tuition to some students
The Evergreen Free College Program being called for would benefit both middle-income and low-income students.
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Lawmaker pitches vocational scholarships at rural community colleges
The bill would provide assistance for residents that make less than 70 percent of the state median income.
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Program before lawmakers could strengthen mental health crisis response
The aim is to provide those in need with services instead of jail time.
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Proposed law would make tampons free for some college students
The bill would ensure that those with low incomes can have access to clean products, say proponents.
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A bill before lawmakers would outlaw concealed carry on private property
Opponents say that such a move would undermine the safety and rights of gun owners.
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Students lobby for state funded tuition grants
University of Washington students from the Bothell, Seattle, and Tacoma campuses met with lawmakers on Monday to lobby…
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Affirmative action could make a comeback in Washington State
Two decades after a voter-approved initiative made the practice illegal, legislators are calling for a reversal.
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Workplace bullying and sexual harassment bills go before lawmakers
In the midst of the #MeToo movement, legislators seek a culture shift.
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Senator proposes revoking firearm rights in cases of harassment
The bill would expand an existing law that takes guns from perpetrators of domestic violence.
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Lawmakers consider a bill to raise the legal tobacco age
The bill has support from Attorney General Bob Ferguson.
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Hundreds gather in Olympia for 40th annual March For Life
The march, which is timed to the anniversary of Roe v Wade, took place as legislators considered bills…
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Lawmakers again consider requiring health plans to cover abortions
Democratic lawmakers are hopeful that this is the year for the Reproductive Parity Act.
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Lawmakers advance a voluntary waiver of gun rights for those at risk of suicide
Under the proposed law, it would take those who volunteer 14 days to retain their right to a…