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    A worker uses a large wrench to screw on a drill casing during the operation of a water well drill rig. Photo by Erika Mitchell
    Governor signs bill to settle water-use dispute
    By Alex Visser • January 19, 2018 2:50 pm

    The bill allows for limited drilling of new wells and also limits water withdrawals in new wells.

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    Ballot initiative threat has energy industry warming to carbon tax
    Ballot initiative threat has energy industry warming to...
    By Josh Kelety • January 19, 2018 1:30 pm

    Support for the governor’s proposed tax is tepid, but it’s there.

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    Photo by Nicole Jennings
    Senate Democrats push safety for sanitation workers
    By Alex Visser • January 19, 2018 10:30 am

    The bill would address concerns over training and access to safety information.

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    Capital budget passed, but affordable housing across the state still threatened
    Capital budget passed, but affordable housing across the...
    By Josh Kelety • January 19, 2018 10:30 am

    Some projects aimed at homeless families and disabled veterans won’t happen.

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    Photo by Nicole Jennings
    Lawmakers advance a voluntary waiver of gun rights...
    By Taylor McAvoy • January 18, 2018 3:45 pm

    Under the proposed law, it would take those who volunteer 14 days to retain their right to a firearm.

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    Photo by Visitor7/Wikimedia
    State lawmakers re-consider eliminating statute of limitations on...
    By Taylor McAvoy • January 18, 2018 11:30 am

    Having passed the House last year, the bill now appears to be stuck in a Senate committee.

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    State takes aim at opioid crisis
    State takes aim at opioid crisis
    By Josh Kelety • January 18, 2018 7:30 am

    Bills would limit opioid prescriptions, invest in treatment options.

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    Photo by Visitor7/Wikimedia
    Legislature takes important step toward resolving capital budget...
    By Alex Visser • January 18, 2018 1:30 am

    A lack of state funding has put the squeeze on a number of organizations throughout the state.

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    Photo by Nicole Jennings
    LGBTQ bills advance in the senate
    By Taylor McAvoy • January 17, 2018 7:30 am

    One bill would discourage conversation therapy, while the other would encourage equitable treatment for elderly members of the LGTBQ community.

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    People lined up in the rain outside the Capitol’s Cherberg Building for the hearing on five gun regulation measures. Photo by Taylor McAvoy
    Gun regulations draw an overflow crowd to hearing
    By Taylor McAvoy • January 17, 2018 1:30 am

    Five firearm bills go before state lawmakers.

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    Pro-gun activists gather on the steps of the Capitol building for a rally on Friday. Photo by Taylor McAvoy/WNPA Olympia News Bureau
    Gun rights activists call for a halt to...
    By Taylor McAvoy • January 14, 2018 9:30 am

    Hearings for all the bills are scheduled for Monday morning.

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    The Washington State Senate chambers. Photo by Lincolnite/Wikimedia
    Back in the majority, Senate Democrats moving fast...
    By Josh Kelety • January 14, 2018 7:30 am

    Bills on pay equity, gay conversion therapy, gun regulation, and voting rights are all on the “to do” list.

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    Lawmakers seek to bring campaign donations out of the shadows
    Lawmakers seek to bring campaign donations out of...
    By Alex Visser • January 12, 2018 4:30 pm

    The DISCLOSE Act would require nonprofits to reveal their biggest donors.

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    Washington state capitol campus. Photo by Visitor7/Wikimedia
    State lawmakers hear a proposal to outlaw sexual...
    By Taylor McAvoy • January 12, 2018 3:30 pm

    The bill’s sponsor says that it includes religious protections and does not discourage families from seeking non-medical therapy.

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    Courtesy of King County
    Legislators consider expanding voting rights
    By Taylor McAvoy • January 12, 2018 12:30 pm

    One bill would allow more local control over elections. Another would extend voter registration.

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    New bill could put Washington salmon farms in jeopardy
    New bill could put Washington salmon farms in...
    By Alex Visser • January 12, 2018 9:30 am

    The bill is at least partially in response to an August incident in which 30,000 Atlantic salmon escaped.

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    Lawmaker unveils ambitious plan to protect Salish Sea
    Lawmaker unveils ambitious plan to protect Salish Sea
    By Taylor McAvoy • January 12, 2018 7:30 am

    The bill would aim to restore salmon while cutting down on toxins and noise pollution.

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