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While Oregon’s Legislature feuds, Washington finds a way to work
The two states are both led by strong Democratic majorities and face similar issues. Only one of them is successfully passing legislation.
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Washington Dem’s budget: Vaccines, family tax credit, schools reopening
How should the state of Washington prioritize its spending over the next two years? Majority Democrats in the House and Senate have unveiled their spending blueprints.
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House Democrats hope to head off mass evictions with more than $1B spending in next state budget
Washington House Democrats on Friday unveiled a proposed two-year state budget that seeks, among other things, to head off a wave of mass evictions once...
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WA Senate Democrats unveil budget proposal; includes big boost in spending, capital gains tax
A new state capital gains tax. An expanded and fully funded tax credit for lower-income families. Fresh investments in disaster preparation and...
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Former WA state auditor faces prison after U.S. Supreme Court denies petition for review
Former Washington state Auditor Troy Kelley has exhausted his appeals and now faces the prospect of having to report to a federal prison to serve a 366...
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Death with dignity act may undergo its first major change in Washington state
The Washington Legislature is considering the first significant changes to the Death with Dignity Act more than a decade after Washington voters approved the law.
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More Washingtonians to qualify for Covid vaccine by March 31; rent moratorium extended through June
Washington’s eviction moratorium will be extended through June and two million more Washingtonians will be eligible to receive a Covid-19 vaccine beginning March 31.
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Battle over Washington’s budget looms as revenue picture improves
Last June, Washington’s chief revenue forecaster delivered the bad news to state lawmakers and state officials. “The longest economic expansion in U.S....
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All Washington state counties will move to phase 3 of reopening on March 22, Gov. Inslee says
It's the news many have been waiting for. Starting March 22, all 39 Washington counties will advance to Phase 3 under a revised Covid-19 reopening plan Gov. Jay Inslee unveiled on Thursday.
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Inslee announces plan to move all WA counties to Phase 3 starting March 22
It's the news many have been waiting for. Starting March 22, all 39 Washington counties will advance to Phase 3 under a revised COVID-19 reopening plan...