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    Tommy Chong shakes hands with Selena Morales and Elijah Harrison, both of Arlington, after taking a photo with them and giving them a couple signatures during 210 Cannabis Co’s grand opening in 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Sound Publishing file photo)
    Biden administration to greatly ease marijuana regulations
    By Jacob Fischler Washington State Standard For the Tacoma Daily Index • May 2, 2024 1:30 am

    Cannabis has been listed as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act since 1971.

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    Construction site in Everett, Washington. Construction firms are among those reporting job losses in March 2024. (Sound Publishing file photo)
    More people landed jobs in Washington in March
    By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard For the Tacoma Daily Index • May 1, 2024 1:30 am

    More wound up jobless, too.

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    State Sen. Mark Mullet, left, and Attorney General Bob Ferguson, right, are both running as Democrats for governor in 2024. (Photos courtesy of Mullet and Ferguson campaigns)
    Heating up: Mullet goes after Ferguson for once...
    By Bill Lucia Washington State Standard For the Tacoma Daily Index • April 30, 2024 1:30 am

    The two Democrats are vying to be WA’s next governor. Mullet raises the issue in a new TV ad and thinks it will help him close the gap with the front-running Ferguson.

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    Two 12.3-inch screens in the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV provide a digital gauge cluster and infotainment system operation. Courtesy photo
    WA electric vehicle rebates up to $9,000 available...
    By Bill Lucia Washington State Standard For the Tacoma Daily Index • April 25, 2024 1:30 am

    Washington motorists will gain access this summer to new state rebates – up to $9,000 in some cases – to…

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Solar panels are visible along a rooftop.
    New federal funds will help thousands in Washington...
    By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard For the Tacoma Daily Index • April 24, 2024 1:30 am

    Washington state will receive $156 million in federal funds for new programs to install rooftop solar on thousands of homes…

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    Children at modern school facility. (Getty Images)
    WA charter school performance on par with other...
    By Grace Deng Washington State Standard For the Tacoma Daily Index • April 23, 2024 1:30 am

    Washington’s charter school students are scoring similar or better than their traditional public school peers, according to a new report…

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    The Monroe Correctional Complex in Monroe, Washington. (Sound Publishing file photo)
    Lobbying the Legislature from behind bars
    By Grace Deng Washington State Standard For the Tacoma Daily Index • April 22, 2024 1:30 am

    Prisoners have gained a louder voice shaping legislation in Washington state — but some of them say the Department of Corrections isn’t making it easy.

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Food in a foam takeout container.
    Foam coolers, takeout containers will be banned in...
    By Bill Lucia Washington State Standard For the Tacoma Daily Index • April 18, 2024 1:30 am

    By Bill Lucia / Washington State Standard

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    Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs, right, seen here at a game night event in February 2024, at the state Capitol in Olympia, will travel to Japan on a trip to promote economic ties between the country and Washington state, including in the tabletop gaming sector. (Secretary of State’s Office)
    Why are these WA industry leaders heading to...
    By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard For the Tacoma Daily Index • April 17, 2024 1:30 am

    By Jerry Cornfield / Washington State Standard

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Sliced WA 64 apples show the newly released variety’s yellow-pink skin and white interior. The WSU-bred apple has outstanding eating and storage qualities.
    New Washington apple needs a name
    By Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard For the Tacoma Daily Index • April 16, 2024 1:30 am

    By Laurel Demkovich / Washington State Standard

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    Gov. Jay Inslee addresses a packed room before signing a number of bills into law on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Tulalip Casino’s Orca Ballroom in Tulalip, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
    WA adds worker protection laws, including ban on...
    By Grace Deng Washington State Standard • April 5, 2024 1:30 am

    Washington workers will soon gain some new rights, including protections against employers holding mandatory meetings on religious and political issues.

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    Gov. Jay Inslee addresses a packed room before signing a number of bills into law on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Tulalip Casino’s Orca Ballroom in Tulalip, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
    New state laws protect election workers, target cyber...
    By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • April 3, 2024 1:30 am

    Inslee said new laws are a consequence of misinformation spread since the 2020 election that undermines the integrity of how elections are conducted in the state.

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    Tom Gibbon, owner of tom's sandwich co. Photo by Kelly Reehorn
    tom’s sandwich co. digs into Tacoma’s sandwich scene
    April 1, 2024 1:30 am

    Tom Gibbon is serving up approachable sandwich staples in Opera Alley

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