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New laws will tax the rich, offer aid to low-income workers
Inslee signs bill creating capital gains tax; foes are challenging it in court as unconstitutional.
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Top 10 issues in Washington state’s 2021 legislative session
Democrats used their majorities to muscle through social, economic, environmental and tax policies.
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Democrats weigh marriage of cap-and-trade with gas tax hike
As wrangling over climate change policy continues, a major transportation package is pronounced dead.
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High court ruling spurs effort to retool state’s drug laws
Meanwhile, the Blake decision has gotten people out jail, charges dismissed and possibly clemency for some.
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Starting April 15, everyone 16 and older is eligible for a vaccine
Gov. Inslee said an expected increase in vaccine supply enables the state to open eligibility.
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Insurers told to stop using credit scores to set rates
A ban of that practice will be in place until the pandemic is over, Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler…
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Inslee expands eligibility with vaccine supply rising
He’s also extending moratoria on evictions and utility cut-offs and easing rules for nursing home visits.
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Inslee signs order to get students back in classrooms
The directive requires districts to offer at least two days of on-campus instruction per week for all grades.
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State to expand indoor dining and allow fans in stadiums
Phase 3 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s reopening plan will allow businesses to operate at 50% capacity starting March…
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Inslee OKs use of single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The governor acted after receiving the recommendation of a scientific panel enlisted by Western states.
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Law gives Washington high school seniors leeway to graduate
Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill that can waive some requirements for students who were on track before…
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Democrats look to allow noncitizens to serve on school boards
A Senate bill takes aim at a state law requiring anyone seeking elected office to be a citizen.
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Inslee signs $2.2 billion COVID relief package
The federal funds will go to fight COVID, aid renters and reopen shuttered schools and businesses.
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Judge fines Tim Eyman $2.6 million for campaign law violations
The serial anti-tax initiative sponsor said he will abide the court’s order but denied he violated ‘any law.’
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Pay freeze for Inslee and state lawmakers this year
A citizen panel approved a 1.75% increase for executives, legislators and justices 17 months from now.
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Restaurant reprieve: State to relax some indoor restrictions
On Monday, area restaurants and certain entertainment venues may resume indoor service, the governor said.
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At the state Capitol, a quiet day amid heightened security
There were no protests or arrests as troopers patrolled and the National Guard assumed a lower profile.
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House Democrats lay out massive $26B transportation package funded by gas tax hike
An 18-cent gas tax increase and a fee on carbon emissions would fund new roads and more.
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Governor Inslee: We are going forward toward a ‘new normal’
At the start of an historic third term, the governor is charting a course out of the pandemic.
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Click to unmute: Legislators prepare for an online session
State lawmakers will work remotely as they tackle COVID-19, economic recovery, police reform and more.