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House approves ban on certain police use-of-force tactics
Chokeholds prohibited, car chases limited
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Unlawful calls to police get scrutiny
Some calls appear motivated by racism, bill proponents say
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Washington state legislators make tampons tax-free
SB 5147 will exempt feminine hygiene products from sales tax
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Legislature bans single-use plastic bags in state
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
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
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
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
Unauthorized pelvic exams are currently not illegal in Washington state
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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 GOP proposes alternate solutions to state’s homelessness crisis
One suggestion would empower law enforcement and remove barriers to prosecution
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Undocumented students could soon be eligible for college loans
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
Overseas ports closing hit companies that depend on international shipping
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26th District lawmakers tout sponsored bills in Olympia
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
Democratic funding priorities focus on addressing homelessness, climate change
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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