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Frustrated county officials say state leaders have shunted the state’s financial burden onto local governments.
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Lawmakers failed to pass all three of the Washington Coalition for Police Accountability’s top priorities.
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The tightened fire protection rules were scheduled to take effect last week. But after lawmakers approved a bill to limit them, regulators cast the codes aside.
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The changes are set to go into effect on March 15. They still face a challenge in court.
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Olympia correspondent Jeanie Lindsay joins KNKX Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick to cover the highlights of the 2024 legislative session.
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Some islanders dependent on ferries get a life ring, but November statewide vote on cap-and-trade repeal could poke new leaks in budget.
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Washington's legislature has adjourned for the year, with lawmakers scoring wins on many big issues. But several priorities for Democrats stalled as a few Republican-backed voter initiatives took center stage during the short 60-day session.
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Most of the bills lawmakers pass in Olympia include bipartisan support, but many Democrats are skeptical of, or outright oppose, these initiative measures. So why did Democrats join with Republicans to enact them?
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Three voter initiatives are on their way to becoming law after the Washington Legislature offered their final approval Monday, including another change to the state's rules around police car chases.
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Lawmakers are plowing ahead with three high-profile voter initiatives. The Legislature plans to take a final vote on the measures Monday, despite concerns from members of the Democratic majority.