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Legislation to discard Discover Pass ‘dead’
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Legislation to discard Discover Pass ‘dead’

Lawmakers give better odds to bill on sports betting

Legislation to discard Discover Pass ‘dead’
Armed 2nd Amendment supporters rally at Capitol

Armed 2nd Amendment supporters rally at Capitol

100 gun-rights activists march in opposition to regulation bills

Armed 2nd Amendment supporters rally at Capitol

Lawmakers hear pitch to replace gas tax with per-mile fee

Transportation officials recommend 10-year transition

State lawmakers move to ban high-capacity magazines

State lawmakers move to ban high-capacity magazines

Supporters say fewer bullets would increase safety; opponents say it infringes on gun rights

State lawmakers move to ban high-capacity magazines
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Sex education bill passes Senate

Chapman introduces veterans fund measure

State lawmaker slams report labeling him a ‘domestic terrorist’

State lawmaker slams report labeling him a ‘domestic terrorist’

Rep. Matt Shea defies calls to resign

  • Jan 24, 2020
  • By Nicholas K. Geranios The Associated Press
State lawmaker slams report labeling him a ‘domestic terrorist’
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Transportation funds, gun bills before Legislature

Rewriting spending plan tops priority list

Plastic bag ban passes state Senate again

Plastic bag ban passes state Senate again

The Washington Senate has once again approved a measure to ban single-use plastic bags. The chamber voted 30-19 Wednesday to re-pass the measure… Continue reading

  • Jan 16, 2020
  • Associated Press
Plastic bag ban passes state Senate again
House Speaker Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma, second from right, is sworn in by former Washington Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Fairhurst, second from left, Monday, on the first day of the 2020 session of the Washington legislature at the Capitol in Olympia. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)

First female speaker of state House sworn in Monday

Laurie Jinkins also the first gay lawmaker to take this role

  • Jan 15, 2020
  • By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press
House Speaker Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma, second from right, is sworn in by former Washington Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Fairhurst, second from left, Monday, on the first day of the 2020 session of the Washington legislature at the Capitol in Olympia. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)

Inslee: Homelessness state’s top issue

‘Too many people are one financial crisis away from being homeless’

  • Jan 15, 2020
  • By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press
Port commissioner announces run for state senate

Port commissioner announces run for state senate

Connie Beauvais decides to run against Kevin Van De Wege

Port commissioner announces run for state senate
Homelessness among issues to watch in Washington Legislature

Homelessness among issues to watch in Washington Legislature

60-day legislative session starts today

Homelessness among issues to watch in Washington Legislature
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Van De Wege plans bill to force judicial branch to comply with Open Records Act

Area lawmakers also say they will focus on gaps left by Initiative 976

List of firearms bills to be proposed at Legislature

When lawmakers return to Olympia on Monday for the 2020 legislative session, they’ll take up a list… Continue reading

  • Jan 12, 2020
  • By Martha Bellisle The Associated Press
Port Townsend City Council swears in new members

Port Townsend City Council swears in new members

MickHager, Rowe join municipal body

Port Townsend City Council swears in new members

State’s March presidential primary ballot: 13 Democrats and Trump

No other choice for Republicans

  • Jan 8, 2020
  • The Associated Press
Supreme Court rules state lawmakers subject to records act

Supreme Court rules state lawmakers subject to records act

The state Supreme Court ruled Thursday that state lawmakers are subject to the same public disclosure… Continue reading

Supreme Court rules state lawmakers subject to records act
$300 million to help homeless in Gov. Inslee’s spending plan

$300 million to help homeless in Gov. Inslee’s spending plan

Legislature to consider proposal for reserve spending

  • Dec 19, 2019
  • By CHRIS GRYGIEL Associated Press
$300 million to help homeless in Gov. Inslee’s spending plan
Carr confirmed for Port Angeles City Council seat

Carr confirmed for Port Angeles City Council seat

Manual recount certified

Carr confirmed for Port Angeles City Council seat
First Native American justice appointed to state Supreme Court

First Native American justice appointed to state Supreme Court

Whatcom County Superior Court Judge Raquel Montoya-Lewis named

  • Dec 5, 2019
  • By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press
First Native American justice appointed to state Supreme Court