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Senate Democrats push safety for sanitation workers

The bill would address concerns over training and access to safety information.

Capital budget passed, but affordable housing across the state still threatened

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Capital budget passed, but affordable housing across the state still threatened

Some projects aimed at homeless families and disabled veterans won’t happen.

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Lawmakers advance a voluntary waiver of gun rights for those at risk of suicide

Under the proposed law, it would take those who volunteer 14 days to retain their right to a…

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State lawmakers re-consider eliminating statute of limitations on sex crimes

Having passed the House last year, the bill now appears to be stuck in a Senate committee.

State takes aim at opioid crisis

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State takes aim at opioid crisis

Bills would limit opioid prescriptions, invest in treatment options.

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Legislature takes important step toward resolving capital budget issue

A lack of state funding has put the squeeze on a number of organizations throughout the state.

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LGBTQ bills advance in the senate

One bill would discourage conversation therapy, while the other would encourage equitable treatment for elderly members of the…

People lined up in the rain outside the Capitol’s Cherberg Building for the hearing on five gun regulation measures. Photo by Taylor McAvoy

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Gun regulations draw an overflow crowd to hearing

Five firearm bills go before state lawmakers.

Lawmaker unveils ambitious plan to protect Salish Sea

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Lawmaker unveils ambitious plan to protect Salish Sea

The bill would aim to restore salmon while cutting down on toxins and noise pollution.