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Free lunches, flavored vape ban among non-advancing bills

Financial bills in the Washington state Legislature faced a Friday committee deadline. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Dozens of bills that could have impacted the state’s budget died in Olympia Friday. ...

As Gov. Ferguson prepares suggested budget cuts, taxes remain ‘last resort’

The release of proposed cuts, delays in implementation are expected Thursday. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is set to release a list of suggested cuts and delays in state...

Washington state may pause creation of specialized license plates

The proposal comes as legislators debate bills to create 10 new specialty license plates. OLYMPIA, Wash. — In a year when 10 new commemorative license plates have been proposed, another bill...

WA juvenile detention center residents testify against bill that could send them to adult prisons

The bill would allow the state to transfer individuals convicted of crimes as juveniles to prison after they reach the age of 21. OLYMPIA, Wash. — The state might be allowed...

In Session: ‘Homes for Heroes Act’ would help public servants buy homes in Washington

First responders, nurses and paraeducators could qualify for no-interest loans under the act. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Those who serve the community could get a little help buying a home in Washington...

‘Homes for Heroes Act’ would help public servants buy homes in Washington

First responders, nurses and paraeducators could qualify for no-interest loans under the act. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Those who serve the community could get a little help buying a home in Washington...

‘Déjà vu’ for deputies after arresting same man on consecutive nights

The Thurston County sheriff says a drunk driver got in crashes almost exactly 24 hours apart. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Thurston County deputies said they arrested the same man on driving under...

Secretary of State opposes proposed changes to initiative process

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs does not like a bill proposing new rules for the state’s initiative process. ”It's not just a barrier, it's a...

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