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Legislators pass almost 400 bills in session
Gov. Inslee has until April 1 to sign bills
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Governor unveils plans to help workers, renters and small businesses amid COVID-19 outbreak
Economic assistance to workers, renters and small businesses suffering from the impacts of the coronavirus outbreak will be…
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Legislature promotes timber industry as carbon-negative
Forestry advocate says the industry reduces state’s net carbon emissions by 12%
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Vice president arrives with federal health experts to ‘epicenter’ of U.S. coronavirus outbreak
On the day Washington state recorded its 11th death from the COVID-19 virus, Vice President Mike Pence arrived…
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State steps up response to coronavirus outbreak
Washington is first state to confirm fatalities from COVID-19
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State steps up response to coronavirus outbreak
Washington is first state to confirm fatalities from COVID-19
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Senators balance transportation budget despite I-976 revenue shortfall
Lawmakers warn that new revenue streams will be needed for future sustainability
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Senate Democrats propose $5 million for coronavirus pandemic impact
Overseas ports closing hit companies that depend on international shipping
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Senate GOP proposes alternate solutions to state’s homelessness crisis
One suggestion would empower law enforcement and remove barriers to prosecution
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Economic growth adds money to state coffers
Democratic funding priorities focus on addressing homelessness, climate change
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Narrow Senate vote approves collection of gun violence data
Bill sponsor says better data collection would help prevent gun violence
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House passes bill to expand court-ordered gun confiscation
Bill would apply to people who have threatened to use a firearm against a vulnerable adult
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Lawmakers consider a grow-your-own recreational marijuana bill
Cannabis retailers say they would not be threatened
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Inslee signs tax bill to help fund higher education
Bill signing is first of 2020 legislative session
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House passes clean fuels bill despite bipartisan opposition
Opponents believe it could raise gas prices and adversely impact rural communities
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Armed 2nd Amendment supporters rally in Olympia
Protesters demand to speak with lawmakers and ask for due process for Rep. Shea
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Lawmakers hear pitch to replace gas tax with a fee per mile driven
Transportation officials recommend 10-year transition away from gas tax
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Senate passes bill requiring comprehensive sex-ed in public schools
The curriculum would emphasize consent and sexual violence prevention
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Democrats push to require firearm training for concealed carriers
Opponents believe it could impede their right to self-defense