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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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    Photo by Kathryn Decker/Flickr
    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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    The other Robert E. Lee
    The other Robert E. Lee
    By Seattleland Staff • February 9, 2018 7:00 am

    Some people in Kent thought their police station was named for the Confederate general. They were wrong.

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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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    Students could utilize the proposed program to attend state colleges, including the University of Washington in Seattle. Photo by Punctured Bicycle/Wikimedia
    Proposed bill would provide free college tuition to...
    By Taylor McAvoy • February 8, 2018 3:00 pm

    The Evergreen Free College Program being called for would benefit both middle-income and low-income students.

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    Lawmakers consider a plan to help homeless college students
    Lawmakers consider a plan to help homeless college...
    By Taylor McAvoy • February 8, 2018 3:00 pm

    In addition to education, the program would help students find housing and provide meal plans and stipends for clothing, laundry, and showers.

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    Bigfoot eludes state recognition yet again
    Bigfoot eludes state recognition yet again
    By Alex Visser • February 8, 2018 7:00 am

    A twice-failed bill would have named the mythic creature as the official state cryptid.

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    Photo by Cacophony/Wikimedia
    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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    Meet the producer
    Meet the producer
    By Seattleland Staff • February 8, 2018 7:00 am

    We turn the tables on our host and ask her a few questions in this bonus episode. Chiefly, what are you doing? And why?!

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    Inslee pushes back against offshore drilling in Washington
    Inslee pushes back against offshore drilling in Washington
    By Alex Visser • February 7, 2018 7:00 am

    Statements from the governor and the state attorney general come in response to a shift in federal plans.

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    Program before lawmakers could strengthen mental health crisis...
    By Taylor McAvoy • February 7, 2018 7:00 am

    The aim is to provide those in need with services instead of jail time.

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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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    Photo by Nicole Jennings
    Proposed law would make tampons free for some...
    By Taylor McAvoy • February 2, 2018 3:00 pm

    The bill would ensure that those with low incomes can have access to clean products, say proponents.

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