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David Danner, chair of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, had his pay cut and the governor wants him to resign. Danner says he intends to finish his term and wants his full salary restored.
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Washington lawmakers proposed over 1,000 bills this year. The Standard breaks down what’s headed to the governor’s desk and what got left behind.
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Three other initiatives are still headed to voters this November.
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A Senate committee failed to advance a bill to create a state independent prosecutor office to handle the cases where police use deadly force.
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Its lead sponsor says a lack of understanding about the bill coupled with voters’ mood played into the decision. Republicans say they and residents forced its demise.
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The overdose reversal medication is only required in larger high schools under current law. The bill comes as opioid-related deaths are up among young people.
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Republicans say the plan would undermine county prosecuting attorneys and give the attorney general too much power. AG Ferguson is mum on the proposal.
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“I am hearing people are not getting the proper representation,” says one lawmaker working to shore up a system strained by heavy caseloads and too few lawyers.
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