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Fate of proposed free school meals expansion is in doubt
Plans to offer free breakfast and lunch to all public school students in Washington appear shaky ahead of…
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Washington legislators debate bills to boost recycling
The way Washington residents recycle is up for debate in the state Legislature as lawmakers look for ways…
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RIP: Bills that didn’t survive the WA Legislature’s first major deadline
Bills dealing with cow burps, the state flag, and changes to police traffic stop standards are among the…
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WA lawmakers light up plan for cigarette tax hike
Bill’s sponsor, State Rep. Kristine Reeves (D-Federal Way), says it would help cover societal costs linked to tobacco…
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National Park Service firings hit Mount Rainier and more
Reduced staffing could mean closed campgrounds and trails as well as unsafe conditions, advocates said.
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How Republicans want to fix WA’s affordable housing shortage
GOP state lawmakers are highlighting a package of 18 housing bills they support, as they oppose Democratic legislation…
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WA to begin speed camera enforcement in roadwork zones
The Washington State Patrol will soon have a new tool to catch drivers speeding through highway work zones.
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WA looks to raise $1.6 billion from tolls for new I-5 bridge
Washington state lawmakers set out Wednesday to raise $1.6 billion from tolls to help pay for construction of…
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WA lawmakers consider bills to recognize two Muslim holidays
As-salamu alaykum, a greeting among Muslims that translates to peace be upon you, is how Sen. Yasmin Trudeau…
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Bill to make clergy report child abuse advances in WA
Democratic-led effort to require clergy members in Washington to report child abuse or neglect, even when it is…
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Funding for crime victim services in WA is running short
With dwindling federal funds and a looming state budget shortfall, Washington lawmakers are trying to figure out how…
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WA could require bars to carry spiked drink drug tests
They’re not old enough yet to drink in bars, but a group of Washington students wants to make…
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WA lawmakers confront juvenile detention overcrowding crisis
The state’s largest facility for youth offenders remains over capacity, with one legislator describing the situation at the…