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Capital Budget approved; millions allocated for Kitsap projects
But affordable housing across the state still threatened
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For Kitsap communities, Capital Budget funding couldn’t come soon enough
More than 20 projects slated to receive money
Opinion
Spellman, others showed value of bipartisanship
Former governor is remembered for his bipartisanship.
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Bremerton school board member challenging Young for 26th District House seat
Naomi Evans cites her ‘collaborative work in improving student outcomes’
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State lawmakers re-consider eliminating statute of limitations on sex crimes
Senate’s Law and Justice Committee is the next step for the bill
Business
Senate Democrats push workplace safety for commercial janitors
Keiser: ‘Even now, in 2018, sanitation is still a dangerous profession’
News
LGBTQ protection bills advance in state Senate
Would ban conversion therapy, require healthcare worker training
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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
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Lawmakers say DISCLOSE Act would bring campaign donations out of the shadows
Would require reporting of large political contributions by nonprofit organizations
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Rep. Caldier criticizes HCA’s opioid policy change
OLYMPIA — A decision by the Washington State Health Care Authority to limit supplies of opiate prescriptions to…
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Medicaid audit process bill signed into law
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law May 8 House Bill 1314, which establishes “a fair and…
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Hansen will chair the House Higher Education Committee in 2017
OLYMPIA — State Rep. Drew Hansen, D-Bainbridge Island, will once again be chairman of the House Higher Education…
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Appleton will chair House Local Government Committee again in 2017
OLYMPIA — State Rep. Sherry Appleton, D-Poulsbo, will wield the gavel once again as chairwoman of the House…
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26th District’s Angel selected for state Senate banking and insurance committees
OLYMPIA — Sen. Jan Angel, R-Port Orchard, was chosen to lead the Senate Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee…