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American Indian activists rally in Olympia
More than 100 were on hand to lobby state government on issues including the welfare of indigenous women…
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Hundreds gather in Olympia for 40th annual March For Life
The march, which is timed to the anniversary of Roe v Wade, took place as legislators considered bills…
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Bill to ban the death penalty heard in committee
The hearing attracted passionate testimony from both sides of the issue.
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State legislators combat federal ruling on net neutrality
One Senate bill would prohibit internet service providers from exercising “deceptive” tactics and impairing or blocking legal web…
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Lawmakers again consider requiring health plans to cover abortions
Democratic lawmakers are hopeful that this is the year for the Reproductive Parity Act.
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Bills intended to expand and empower voters move ahead in Olympia
They will allow same-day voter registration and local redistricting to empower minorities.
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Governor signs bill to settle water-use dispute
The bill allows for limited drilling of new wells and also limits water withdrawals in new wells.
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Ballot initiative threat has energy industry warming to carbon tax
Support for the governor’s proposed tax is tepid, but it’s there.
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Senate Democrats push safety for sanitation workers
The bill would address concerns over training and access to safety information.
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Capital budget passed, but affordable housing across the state still threatened
Some projects aimed at homeless families and disabled veterans won’t happen.
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Lawmakers advance a voluntary waiver of gun rights for those at risk of suicide
Under the proposed law, it would take those who volunteer 14 days to retain their right to a…
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State lawmakers re-consider eliminating statute of limitations on sex crimes
Having passed the House last year, the bill now appears to be stuck in a Senate committee.
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State takes aim at opioid crisis
Bills would limit opioid prescriptions, invest in treatment options.
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Legislature takes important step toward resolving capital budget issue
A lack of state funding has put the squeeze on a number of organizations throughout the state.
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LGBTQ bills advance in the senate
One bill would discourage conversation therapy, while the other would encourage equitable treatment for elderly members of the…
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Gun regulations draw an overflow crowd to hearing
Five firearm bills go before state lawmakers.
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Gun rights activists call for a halt to five firearm bills
Hearings for all the bills are scheduled for Monday morning.
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Back in the majority, Senate Democrats moving fast to pass backlogged bills
Bills on pay equity, gay conversion therapy, gun regulation, and voting rights are all on the “to do”…
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Lawmakers seek to bring campaign donations out of the shadows
The DISCLOSE Act would require nonprofits to reveal their biggest donors.
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State lawmakers hear a proposal to outlaw sexual orientation conversion therapy
The bill’s sponsor says that it includes religious protections and does not discourage families from seeking non-medical therapy.