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WA bill to cap rent increases clears first Senate hurdle
A new cap on rent hikes in Washington got one step closer to becoming law Wednesday.
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Gas tax increase is key to Senate’s transportation spending plan
The first increase in Washington’s gas tax since 2016 is the centerpiece of a bipartisan transportation funding plan…
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Washington Senate Democrats unveil tax package
Democrats in the Washington Senate staked out ambitious ground on taxes Thursday, calling for higher property taxes, new…
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Top Ferguson aide resigns amid hostile workplace allegations
Gov. Bob Ferguson’s top advisor and closest political confidant resigned Wednesday amid complaints that he fomented a toxic…
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Opening of new WA juvenile detention center is delayed
A new Washington state juvenile detention center meant to help address persistent overcrowding at an existing facility will…
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Barring a referendum, WA elected leaders will receive hefty pay hikes in July
Only one thing could delay, and possibly derail, pay raises for state elected officials this year: a referendum.
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Washington carbon auction prices rise again
Prices for air pollution allowances under Washington’s cap-and-trade law climbed again at the state’s first auction of the…
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$100M plan for police hiring gets greenlight from WA House
In addition to a state grant program, the bill includes a new local sales tax option to pay…
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Rent increase cap approved by Washington House
The bill would limit annual price hikes for residential tenants to no more than 7% a year. It…
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How to navigate the bird flu in Washington state
“This looks like it might be the new normal,” said Chris Anderson, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
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WA voters could get final say on parental ‘bill of rights’
The conservative political group behind three failed measures on last year’s Washington ballot filed an initiative Tuesday to…
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Two Washington cats infected with bird flu
Two domestic cats in Washington state have been infected with bird flu after eating raw pet food.
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Feds to investigate WA district over trans athlete
The Department of Education inquiry follows a complaint from a Tumwater student and comes as President Trump seeks…