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    Democratic employees in Washington Legislature seek union
    By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard For the Tacoma Daily Index • May 30, 2024 1:30 am

    Republican staff filed separate petitions for representation earlier this month.

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    More weapons showing up in Washington’s schools
    By Grace Deng Washington State Standard For the Tacoma Daily Index • May 29, 2024 1:30 am

    There were more weapons brought into Washington’s schools during the last school year than the year before.

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If approved, Horse Heaven wind farm would be southeast of the Wild Horse wind facility, near Ellensburg, Washington.
    Inslee rejects recommendation to shrink footprint of massive...
    By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard For the Tacoma Daily Index • May 28, 2024 1:30 am

    The future of one of the largest wind farms ever proposed in Washington got a boost May 23 as Gov….

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State Capitol in Olympia.
    Capital gains tax receipts in Washington tumble
    By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard For the Tacoma Daily Index • May 23, 2024 1:30 am

    Capital gains tax collections in Washington have plummeted in their second year, creating potential challenges for the next governor and…

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    Cash crunch persists for WA’s paid family leave...
    By Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard For the Tacoma Daily Index • May 21, 2024 1:30 am

    Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program has a popularity problem.

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An ultrasound being performed on an expecting mother in 2023 in Everett.
    Cash crunch persists for WA’s paid family leave...
    By Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard For the Tacoma Daily Index • May 17, 2024 1:30 am

    Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program has a popularity problem.

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Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson speaks in 2023 in Everett, Washington.
    Three Bob Fergusons now running for governor
    By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard For the Tacoma Daily Index • May 14, 2024 1:30 am

    A Republican activist convinced two Democrats, both named Bob Ferguson, to join the contest. Backers of AG Bob Ferguson, the leading Democrat, are crying foul.

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TikTok logo is displayed on a mobile phone in front of a computer screen.
    TikTok sues to block new U.S. law banning...
    By Jacob Fischler Washington State Standard For the Tacoma Daily Index • May 9, 2024 1:30 am

    TikTok and its Chinese parent company on Tuesday challenged a recently enacted federal law banning the short-form video platform from…

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    These individuals are leaving office this year. Top row (l-r) Jay Inslee, Andy Billig, Frank Chopp, Lynda Wilson, Sam Hunt, Mike Padden, Karen Keiser. Bottom row (l-r) Ann Rivers, Mike Kreidler, J.T. Wilcox, Spencer Hutchins, Joel Kretz, Gina Mosbrucker, Bruce Chandler. (Photos courtesy of Legislative Support Services)
    No matter the election results, 2024 will be...
    By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard For the Tacoma Daily Index • May 7, 2024 1:30 am

    Washington’s state government is in for much change this election season due to officeholders leaving and pursuing new political posts.

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    Republican legislative staff move first to unionize under...
    By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard For the Tacoma Daily Index • May 6, 2024 1:30 am

    May 1 marked the first day employees of Washington’s Legislature could petition to form unions and collectively bargain.

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    Apartment buildings in Tacoma’s Stadium District. (Jason Finn/Shutterstock)
    Washington’s never-ending housing crisis
    By Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard For the Tacoma Daily Index • May 3, 2024 1:30 am

    Homeownership remains out of reach for many residents and homelessness is still rising.

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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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