Proposed change to cannabis testing rules also passes chamber
Heads back to Senate for final vote
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Measure had unanimous votes in both chambers
By Bill Barrow The Associated Press Democratic presidential candidate Jay Inslee wants his party to scrap any thoughts of impeaching President Donald Trump and instead… Continue reading
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Differences on Morse Creek, Hadlock wastewater facility, Boys & Girls Clubs, boatbuilding school
The Washington state Democratic Party announced Sunday it will use the state’s 2020 presidential primary to… Continue reading
A bill to require the removal of firearms from domestic violence calls if there is probable cause that a crime was committed is… Continue reading
Measure would make 3D-printed firearms illegal
Challenges President Donald Trump to do the same
Newly named hate crime offenses would let courts infer the offense was due to the perception of the victim’s association with a protected… Continue reading
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The North Olympic Peninsula’s three Democratic lawmakers were enthusiastic that the $52.2 billion draft state Senate operating budget includes funding for Olympic Medical… Continue reading
House Democrats unveiled a two-year state budget proposal Monday that seeks $1.4 billion in new revenue,… Continue reading
The State Patrol plans to nearly double the size of Gov. Jay Inslee’s traveling security detail as he runs for… Continue reading
State House Democrats released their two-year transportation budget proposal Monday, with $9.9 billion in spending for projects… Continue reading
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A better-than-expected state revenue forecast for 2017-21 did little to buoy the hopes of 24th District legislators who will dig into newly unveiled… Continue reading
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Legislation that establishes a long-term care program by having workers pay 0.58 percent of their wages into a trust account is supported by… Continue reading
Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz on Wednesday offered his vision for what an independent… Continue reading
Supermajority still required after state Senate vote fails
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The three 24th District state legislators who represent Clallam and Jefferson counties said they support legislation to ban plastic carryout bags statewide and… Continue reading
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Gov. Jay Inslee’s bid for the presidency will bring attention to both the state and the critical issue of climate change, said local… Continue reading
