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    Sexual assault survivors push legislative change
    By Taylor McAvoy • March 9, 2018 3:00 pm

    Seeking systematic reforms, victims spoke up this legislative session.

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    By Taylor McAvoy
    New laws targeting sexual harassment await governor’s pen
    By Taylor McAvoy • March 9, 2018 7:00 am

    Four key bills targeting sexual harassment passed both chambers and were waiting to be signed by the Washington State governor…

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    Legislature passes new protections for student newspapers
    Legislature passes new protections for student newspapers
    By Taylor McAvoy • March 8, 2018 7:00 am

    If signed, the new law will also protects student advisers who defend the free speech rights of student journalists.

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    By Taylor McAvoy
    Washington State set to expand abortion coverage
    By Taylor McAvoy • March 8, 2018 7:00 am

    With the governor’s signature, the Reproductive Parity Act will allow state funding for abortion and contraception services.

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    Senators Phil Fortunato, R-Auburn, and Barbara Bailey, R-Oak Harbor, hosted a press conference on Wednesday to introduce their bills meant to increase school safety and mental health awareness. Photo by Taylor McAvoy
    Lawmakers introduce provision to allow guns in schools
    By Taylor McAvoy • March 1, 2018 7:00 am

    The bill would allow, but not require, adults to carry concealed weapons.

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    Lawmakers introduce new gun legislation late in session
    Lawmakers introduce new gun legislation late in session
    By Taylor McAvoy • February 28, 2018 7:00 am

    If passed, the new law would allocate money to schools for emergency response and raise the age required to purchase assault-style weapons.

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    Voluntary waiver of firearm rights is close to becoming law
    Voluntary waiver of firearm rights is close to...
    By Taylor McAvoy • February 26, 2018 3:00 pm

    The bill would allow those who feel they are at risk of suicide to add their name to a do-not-sell list.

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    Rep. Kristine Reeves, D-Federal Way, battled tears during the House floor debate on a bill to ban bump stocks, while her colleague Tana Senn, D- Mercer Island turned to comfort her. Photo by Taylor McAvoy
    Washington State moves closer to bump stock ban
    By Taylor McAvoy • February 26, 2018 7:00 am

    Before heading to the governor’s desk, the bill will return to the Senate for another vote.

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    Proposal to eliminate the death penalty passes the...
    By Taylor McAvoy • February 15, 2018 3:00 pm

    After passionate floor debate, the bill moves to the House.

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    Washington State Capitol. Photo by Nicole Jennings
    Washington may soon teach sexual abuse prevention in...
    By Taylor McAvoy • February 15, 2018 7:00 am

    The State Legislature is considering training aimed at improving child safety.

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    Photo by Kathryn Decker/Flickr
    State legislators look to “ban the box”
    By Taylor McAvoy • February 13, 2018 7:00 am

    The House of Representatives votes to end questioning criminal history on job applications.

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    By Nicole Jennings
    Bill expanding wrongful death actions passes the Senate
    By Taylor McAvoy • February 13, 2018 7:00 am

    The bill would do away with a law that opponents say is antiquated and xenophobic.

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    Lawmakers consider a plan to help homeless college students
    Lawmakers consider a plan to help homeless college...
    By Taylor McAvoy • February 8, 2018 3:00 pm

    In addition to education, the program would help students find housing and provide meal plans and stipends for clothing, laundry, and showers.

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    Students could utilize the proposed program to attend state colleges, including the University of Washington in Seattle. Photo by Punctured Bicycle/Wikimedia
    Proposed bill would provide free college tuition to...
    By Taylor McAvoy • February 8, 2018 3:00 pm

    The Evergreen Free College Program being called for would benefit both middle-income and low-income students.

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    Lawmaker pitches vocational scholarships at rural community colleges
    Lawmaker pitches vocational scholarships at rural community colleges
    By Taylor McAvoy • February 8, 2018 3:00 pm

    The bill would provide assistance for residents that make less than 70 percent of the state median income.

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    Program before lawmakers could strengthen mental health crisis...
    By Taylor McAvoy • February 7, 2018 7:00 am

    The aim is to provide those in need with services instead of jail time.

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    Photo by Nicole Jennings
    Proposed law would make tampons free for some...
    By Taylor McAvoy • February 2, 2018 3:00 pm

    The bill would ensure that those with low incomes can have access to clean products, say proponents.

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    Photo by Visitor7/Wikimedia
    A bill before lawmakers would outlaw concealed carry...
    By Taylor McAvoy • February 1, 2018 3:00 pm

    Opponents say that such a move would undermine the safety and rights of gun owners.

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    University of Washington students walk to their meeting in the state reception room in the capital building in Olympia. Photo by Taylor McAvoy
    Students lobby for state funded tuition grants
    By Taylor McAvoy • January 31, 2018 7:00 am

    University of Washington students from the Bothell, Seattle, and Tacoma campuses met with lawmakers on Monday to lobby for support…

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    Affirmative action could make a comeback in Washington...
    By Taylor McAvoy • January 30, 2018 7:00 am

    Two decades after a voter-approved initiative made the practice illegal, legislators are calling for a reversal.

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    Senate Labor and Commerce Committee members Senators Karen Keiser, D-Kent; Bob Hasegawa, D-Beacon Hill; and Patty Kuderer, D-Bellevue. Photo by Taylor McAvoy
    Workplace bullying and sexual harassment bills go before...
    By Taylor McAvoy • January 26, 2018 3:00 pm

    In the midst of the #MeToo movement, legislators seek a culture shift.

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    Senator Manka Dhingra, D-Redmond, speaks for her proposal to add domestic harassment to the crimes that could cost a person their gun rights. Photo by Taylor McAvoy
    Senator proposes revoking firearm rights in cases of...
    By Taylor McAvoy • January 24, 2018 3:00 pm

    The bill would expand an existing law that takes guns from perpetrators of domestic violence.

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    Senate Health and Long Term Care Committee members, from left: Senators Karen Keiser, Patty Kuderer, Annette Cleveland, and Ann Rivers. Photo by Taylor McAvoy
    Lawmakers consider a bill to raise the legal...
    By Taylor McAvoy • January 24, 2018 7:00 am

    The bill has support from Attorney General Bob Ferguson.

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