Politics
State Legislature bans single-use plastic bags
Measure stopping free single-use plastic bags passes
Leona Vaughn
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New laws to deal with arrests at courthouses, hairstyles, domestic worker treatment
By Leona Vaughn
Politics
Bill would protect immigrants from civil arrests at courthouses
OLYMPIA — Undocumented immigrants in Washington state may no longer need to fear unexpected arrests thanks to the…
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Washington state moves to eliminate youth solitary confinement
Studies suggest practice is psychologically damaging, can lead teens to suicide
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Bill would ban styrofoam food containers in Washington state
OLYMPIA — A bill banning the use of Styrofoam food-service products has been introduced in the state Legislature.
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More drug offenders would be sentenced to treatment instead of prison under proposed law
Bills in House, Senate allow for more incarcerated people to be eligible for sentencing alternative
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Democratic lawmakers propose law to protect domestic worker rights
SB 6247 would guarantee they be paid at least minimum wage
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Complaint alleging racist language filed against Democratic lawmaker
Senator Patty Kurderer of Bellevue apologizes for use of offensive term
Politics
State lawmakers move to ban high-capacity magazines
Supporters say fewer bullets would increase safety; opponents say it infringes on gun rights