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State Legislature
By Taylor McAvoy
Inslee vetoes public records bill; lawmakers get a...
By Jerry Cornfield • March 2, 2018 7:00 am

Meantime, news organizations, including this one, have agreed to pause a lawsuit over access.

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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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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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By Taylor McAvoy
As the legislative session ends, a look forward...
By Jerry Cornfield • March 1, 2018 1:30 am

What did they do, and what matters to you?

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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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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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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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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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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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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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