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Three candidates filed to run for governor in Washington last week all under the name Bob Ferguson, after a conservative activist coordinated with two men who share the same name as the Democratic frontrunner.
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Both Democrats and the leading Republican in the race say they support the right for people to protest, and are condemning actions that escalate into antisemitism or violence.
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From couches to cars to hazardous waste, there’s been an uptick in dumping trash on Washington roadsides and in forests. That waste adds up, and so does the cost to clean it up. It’s a problem state lawmakers hope to solve.
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The second week of Washington's lawmaking session was even busier than the first, with lawmakers covering a lot of ground – from new firearm restrictions to how the state should tackle AI.
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Many ranchers say it’s time to find creative ways to deal with wolf attacks on livestock. That’s what a new bill in the Washington state Senate hopes to do – to the frustration of some wildlife rights groups.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has decided not to hear a legal challenge to Washington's capital gains tax, but critics of the tax remain optimistic about a proposed policy initiative that could land on voters' ballots in November.
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Washington lawmakers hit the ground running in Olympia as they started the 2024 legislative session, which lasts just 60 days.
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A bill to limit rent increases in Washington is getting a lot of attention in Olympia this week, as lawmakers look for ways to give renters across the state a sense of stability.
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Pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from the manufacture of fast fashion are growing just as fast as the industry. A new bill in Washington aims to help lessen the industry’s pollution.
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3 takeaways from Gov. Jay Inslee's 'State of the State' address kicking off his final year in officeInslee, who is the country's longest serving governor currently in office, urged lawmakers to keep up momentum on key issues during his final State of the State address before Washington voters elect a new governor later this year.
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Washington lawmakers broadly agree on several issues they'll prioritize, but plenty of questions remain on how they'll address them – and what a handful of proposed ballot initiatives could mean for the state budget.
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Washington lawmakers are getting ready to tackle big topics in 2024, including undoing harm caused by long or life prison sentences. One prisoner has spent months crafting legislation to make a small but significant change as part of that effort.