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Legislators rewrite statute to exempt their records from public disclosure
Critics slam the move as a blow to government transparency.
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Governor’s pitch to tax carbon makes it to Senate floor, but time is running out
The Senate Ways and Means Committee passed an amended version of Governor Jay Inslee’s proposal to tax carbon…
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Legislators try to ram through a bill to restrict public access to their records; critics slam it as an attempt to shield lawmakers from public scrutiny
State lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are pushing a bill to exempt themselves from public records…
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State forecast projects over a billion in additional tax revenue: ‘Extraordinary revenue growth is good news for lawmakers looking to balance budgets
State economists project that over a billion dollars in additional tax revenue will be flowing into government accounts…
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Lawmakers clash over gun legislation amid another discussion on mass shootings
Washington State lawmakers introduced a multitude of bills early this 2018 session on issues of gun regulation to…
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A fight over the role of unions erupts in Olympia
State Democrats push labor union-friendly bills while Republicans cry foul play.
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John Kerry in Olympia to advocate for governor’s carbon tax
Former U.S. Secretary of State said “Washington has an opportunity to lead.”
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Bill to tax oil in pipelines advances in state Senate
The measure would also update state oil spill contingency plans.
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Carbon tax plan advances in the state Senate
Bill moves out of committee with lower tax rate than governor proposed, a “monumental step.”
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Republican lawmakers call for further action on car tabs
Senate Democrat slams their efforts as “unthoughtful sledgehammers.”
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Washington health insurance market in flux
Premiums have skyrocketed, prompting a response from lawmakers.
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Lawmakers still grappling with court mandated education funding
Roughly $1 billion more is needed, and school districts want their local levies.
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Bill that would reduce car tab rates passes the state House
Transit advocates fear it will cut funding for key projects.