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    State Legislature
    State Capitol Building in Olympia, WA. File photo
    New forecast show state revenues won’t be quite...
    By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com • March 22, 2023 1:52 pm

    Democratic budget writers say they will be cautious but able to fund their priorities. Senate put out a capital budget Monday.

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    Photo by Taylor McAvoy
    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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    Legislators come to agreement on deadly force reform
    Legislators come to agreement on deadly force reform
    By Josh Kelety • March 9, 2018 3:00 pm

    The agreement between lawmakers, activists, and police amends the upcoming I-940 ballot initiative.

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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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    By Taylor McAvoy
    State Legislature passes last-minute budget deal and property...
    By Josh Kelety • March 9, 2018 7:00 am

    The plan includes $1 billion for public education and $400 million in tax cuts for property owners.

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    By Taylor McAvoy
    Olympia stunner: Compromise over police use of force
    By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer • March 8, 2018 3:00 pm

    It was not always a civil process, but two diametrically opposed groups managed to find common ground.

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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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    Governor Jay Inslee signs a ban on bump stocks on Tuesday, March. 6. Photo by Taylor McAvoy
    Bump stock ban becomes law; semiautomatics bill up...
    By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer • March 7, 2018 7:00 am

    It will be illegal in Washington to sell or own devices that make semiautomatic guns fire more rapidly.

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    By Taylor McAvoy
    Home healthcare worker bill approved by state Legislature
    By Josh Kelety • March 6, 2018 3:00 pm

    In protest, House Republicans refused to vote on the controversial bill.

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    By Taylor McAvoy
    Lawmakers are now at odds over a Sound...
    By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer • March 6, 2018 7:00 am

    The Senate and House disagree over whether lost revenue from a lower fee should be offset right away.

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    By Taylor McAvoy
    Behind the scenes of the governor’s veto of...
    By Josh Kelety • March 2, 2018 3:00 pm

    How negotiations between Jay Inslee’s office, lawmakers, and media organizations led to the end of the controversial legislation.

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    State Senate OKs new way to calculate Sound Transit car fees
    State Senate OKs new way to calculate Sound...
    By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer • March 2, 2018 3:00 pm

    It should result in reduction of the cost of vehicle licenses. The bill now goes to the state House.

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    By Taylor McAvoy
    Governor’s carbon tax proposal is dead in the...
    By Josh Kelety • March 2, 2018 7:00 am

    The bill’s failure sets the stage for a possible initiative on the November ballot.

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    By Taylor McAvoy
    Inslee vetoes public records bill; lawmakers get a...
    By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer • March 2, 2018 7:00 am

    Meantime, news organizations, including this one, have agreed to pause a lawsuit over access.

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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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    By Taylor McAvoy
    As the legislative session ends, a look forward...
    By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer • March 1, 2018 1:30 am

    What did they do, and what matters to you?

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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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    Photo by Taylor McAvoy
    Lawmakers go into damage control over public records...
    By Josh Kelety • February 28, 2018 7:00 am

    Legislators try to frame the bill as a win for open government, while opponents hope for veto by Governor Jay Inslee.

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    Carbon tax proposal inches through Legislature
    Carbon tax proposal inches through Legislature
    By Josh Kelety • February 26, 2018 3:00 pm

    Governor’s pitch to tax carbon makes it to the Senate floor, but time is running out.

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