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Economic growth adds money to state coffers, and Democratic lawmakers have uses for it
By Cameron Sheppard
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Extension of tax exemption for private airplane work approved by Senate
Proponents say the bill incentivizes work opportunity that would not occur otherwise.
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House lawmakers pass bill to ban expansion of ICE detention center in Tacoma
By Cameron Sheppard
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Lawmakers aim to make childcare more accessible and easier to certify
The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Tom Dent, says regulations are hurting the workforce
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Governor signs into law tax bill to help fund higher education
Law shifts a portion of the tax burden to large tech companies
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Lawmakers consider a grow-your-own recreational marijuana bill
1 percent reduction in marijuana bud sales could cost state $2 million in revenues
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Lawmakers propose cap and trade amid continued push for an emission-reduction policy
Proponents point to California as an example of successful cap and trade program
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Armed 2nd Amendment supporters rallied in resistance at Capitol
Protesters demand to speak with lawmakers, ask for due process for embattled Rep. Matt Shea