Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
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The move comes as roadway deaths in the state have hit historic highs.
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The decision aims to resolve a dispute over the electoral power of Latinos, but will also force at least two Republican senators from their districts.
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What lawmakers did — and didn't — accomplish in Olympia this year.
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Debate begins in Olympia as the House and Senate stake claims on where they want the money to go. They have about two weeks to wrap up negotiations.
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The fate of citizen initiatives concerning police vehicle pursuits, taxes and parents’ voice in the education of their children in public schools could be settled by state lawmakers before the session ends March 7.
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This year, the state legislature might make official the nickname that's been in common use for more than a century.
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Democrats will unveil their plans to supplement spending in the coming days. Republicans hope there’s a contingency for the possible capital gains tax repeal.
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The bill contains a self-destruct clause to keep it off the ballot alongside an initiative aimed at scrapping the state’s cap-and-trade program.
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Spokane lawmaker Andy Billig's legislation is meant to close a gap in existing state law.
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A state watchdog commission put off action last week, but says it will issue a written decision by the end of the month.