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    State Legislature
    House approves ban on certain police use-of-force tactics
    House approves ban on certain police use-of-force tactics
    March 1, 2021 1:30 am

    Chokeholds prohibited, car chases limited

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    Unlawful calls to police get scrutiny
    Unlawful calls to police get scrutiny
    By Sydney Brown WNPA Olympia News Service • January 27, 2021 1:30 am

    Some calls appear motivated by racism, bill proponents say

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    Legislators have passed nearly 400 bills during their latest legislative session in Olympia. (File photo)
    Legislators pass almost 400 bills in session
    By Cameron Sheppard • March 23, 2020 1:30 am

    Gov. Inslee has until April 1 to sign bills

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    Washington state legislators make tampons tax-free
    Washington state legislators make tampons tax-free
    By Leona Vaughn • March 12, 2020 11:30 am

    SB 5147 will exempt feminine hygiene products from sales tax

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    Scores show up to protest sex-ed directive
    Scores show up to protest sex-ed directive
    By Cameron Sheppard • March 12, 2020 1:30 am

    Protestors urge governor to veto Senate Bill 5395

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    Legislature bans single-use plastic bags in state
    Legislature bans single-use plastic bags in state
    By Leona Vaughn • March 10, 2020 1:30 am

    SB 5323 banning retailers from giving out single-use plastic bags for free passed in legislation

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    Sex education becomes a requirement for state public schools
    Sex education becomes a requirement for state public...
    By Leona Vaughn • March 10, 2020 1:30 am

    Opponents fear the content could be graphic and the material too mature for children

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    Legislature promotes timber industry as carbon-negative
    Legislature promotes timber industry as carbon-negative
    By Cameron Sheppard • March 9, 2020 1:30 am

    Forestry advocate says the industry reduces state’s net carbon emissions by 12%

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    New laws enacted affect courthouse arrests, hairstyles and domestic worker treatment
    New laws enacted affect courthouse arrests, hairstyles and...
    By Leona Vaughn • March 6, 2020 1:30 am

    HB 2567 prohibits warrantless arrests within one mile of a court facility

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    Informed consent soon required for pelvic exams in state
    Informed consent soon required for pelvic exams in...
    By Leona Vaughn • March 3, 2020 1:30 am

    Unauthorized pelvic exams are currently not illegal in Washington state

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    State steps up response to coronavirus outbreak
    State steps up response to coronavirus outbreak
    By Cameron Sheppard • March 3, 2020 1:30 am

    Washington is first state to confirm fatalities from COVID-19

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    State steps up response to coronavirus outbreak
    State steps up response to coronavirus outbreak
    By Cameron Sheppard • March 3, 2020 1:30 am

    Washington is first state to confirm fatalities from COVID-19

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    Senators balance transportation budget despite I-976 revenue shortfall
    Senators balance transportation budget despite I-976 revenue shortfall
    By Cameron Sheppard • February 28, 2020 3:30 pm

    Lawmakers warn that new revenue streams will be needed for future sustainability

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    Senate GOP proposes alternate solutions to state’s homelessness crisis
    Senate GOP proposes alternate solutions to state’s homelessness...
    By Cameron Sheppard • February 28, 2020 1:30 am

    One suggestion would empower law enforcement and remove barriers to prosecution

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    Washington State Legislature                                Senate Bill 6561 to establish a student loan program for undocumented immigrants, is under consideration now in the House.
    Undocumented students could soon be eligible for college...
    By Leona Vaughn • February 28, 2020 1:30 am

    Undocumented and DACA students are currently not eligible to receive federal student loans

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    Senate Democrats propose $5 million for coronavirus pandemic impact
    Senate Democrats propose $5 million for coronavirus pandemic...
    By Cameron Sheppard • February 28, 2020 1:30 am

    Overseas ports closing hit companies that depend on international shipping

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    26th District lawmakers tout sponsored bills in Olympia
    26th District lawmakers tout sponsored bills in Olympia
    By Bob Smith • February 25, 2020 12:00 pm

    Randall’s Medicaid extension bill passes Senate unanimously; House GOP calls for $30 car tabs

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    Economic growth adds money to state coffers
    Economic growth adds money to state coffers
    By Cameron Sheppard • February 25, 2020 1:30 am

    Democratic funding priorities focus on addressing homelessness, climate change

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    House passes bill to expand court-ordered gun confiscation
    House passes bill to expand court-ordered gun confiscation
    By Cameron Sheppard • February 18, 2020 1:30 am

    Bill would apply to people who have threatened to use a firearm against a vulnerable adult

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    Inslee signs tax bill to help fund higher education
    Inslee signs tax bill to help fund higher...
    By Cameron Sheppard • February 11, 2020 1:30 am

    Bill signing is first of 2020 legislative session

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