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Washington law allows lawmakers to accept gifts of food and drink on infrequent occasions. But that word “infrequent” has never been defined.How many free…
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How often is "infrequent" when it comes to state lawmakers accepting free meals from lobbyists? Washington’s Legislative Ethics Board spent nearly two…
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By next January, Washington lawmakers should have clearer guidance on when it’s OK to accept free meals from lobbyists.The state’s Legislative Ethics…
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It looks like Washington lawmakers may adjourn their 60-day legislative session without addressing the issue of lobbyist-paid entertainment.Free meals for…
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Nearly a dozen Washington state senators have signed onto a proposal that would direct legislative and executive ethics panels to clarify the rules for…
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An ethics panel in Washington has ruled that five Republican state senators did not violate Washington ethics law when they accepted dozens of free meals…
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Washington lawmakers will soon get clearer guidance on when it’s okay to accept free meals from lobbyists.The state’s legislative ethics board Tuesday…
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The staff at Washington’s Public Disclosure Commission has recommended changes to how lobbyists report their meals out with lawmakers. The move follows…
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Washington’s Legislative Ethics Board is tackling the issue of how often lawmakers can accept meals from lobbyists. The Board spent nearly two hours…
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Washington’s Legislative Ethics Board has launched an investigation into lobbyist-paid meals for lawmakers.The inquiry follows our reporting with the…