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State Legislature passes last minute budget deal and property tax cut
The plan includes $1 billion for public education and $400 million in tax cuts for property owners
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A behind the scenes look at the late-night veto of the public records bill
How negotiations between the governor’s office, lawmakers and media organizations stopped the controversial legislation
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Lawmakers go into damage control with backlash over public records bill
OLYMPIA — Following last week’s rapid-fire vote on a bill to exempt the Legislature from state public records…
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Inslee’s carbon tax bill dead in the water
Senate sponsor said the bill is one to two votes short out of committee.
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Governor vetoes controversial public records bill | 2018 Legislative Session
OLYMPIA - In a down-to-the-wire decision, Governor Jay Inslee vetoed a controversial bill that would have immediately exempted…
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Democratic lawmakers unveil conflicting budget proposals
Senate and House Democrats are at odds over education funding and how to cut property taxes.
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Lawmakers go into damage control with backlash over public records bill
OLYMPIA — Following last week’s rapid-fire vote on a bill to exempt the Legislature from state public records…
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Proposal to eliminate the death penalty passes the state Senate
After passionate floor debate, the bill moves to the state House
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State Senate pushes its own car tab tax reduction
Proponents say it will bring relief to taxpayers and maintain transit funding.
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Carbon tax plan advances in the state Senate
Gov. Inslee proposed a $20 per ton of emitted carbon tax.
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Program before lawmakers could strengthen mental health crisis response
Pilot project would partner mental health professionals, local law enforcement officers
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Capital Budget approved; millions allocated for Kitsap projects
But affordable housing across the state still threatened
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Bills would limit opioid prescriptions, invest in treatment options
But some pain sufferers are worried about losing access to medication they need