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Nursing bill passed with controversial measures eliminated
8-hour shift limit amendment by Maureen Walsh removed in reconciliation
Emma Epperly
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Legislature adjourns on time with new budget, new spending
The Washington State Legislature adjourned minutes before its midnight deadline on Sunday, April 28, ending its 105-day session…
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The Legislature’s 2019 hits and misses
The 2019 legislative session began Jan. 14 and is scheduled to end on April 28, if the operation,…
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Personal objection will no longer exempt children from school vaccinations
Lawmakers aim to stop the ongoing measles outbreak with passage of bill
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Senate passes bill to remove the personal exemption to the measles vaccine
Lawmakers aim to stop the ongoing measles outbreak with passage of bill
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Gov. Inslee signs felon voting rights legislation
Bill clearly outlines process for felons to regain their voting rights
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Daylight saving time year round passes Senate
Legislation to make daylight saving time the year-round standard passed the Senate Tuesday evening, April 16, in a…
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Legislation to reduce rape kit processing times heads to governor
A bill to reduce the processing time for sexual assault kits passed the Washington legislature in two unanimous…
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Woman on a 17-day hunger strike to save the Southern Resident Orcas
Lanni Johnson on a hunger strike in front of the Washington State Capitol building
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Senate passes amended operating budget; negotiations begin
Negotiations between House, Senate begin with session scheduled to end April 28
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‘Ghost Gun’ bill moves to Senate committees, would make 3-D printed guns illegal
Undetectable and untraceable firearms and their creation would be illegal under proposed legislation. These types of firearms are…
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Bill to raise the age to purchase tobacco to 21 heads to governor to sign into law
18-year-olds will still be able to purchase tobacco products on tribal lands