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Washington state legislators make tampons tax-free
By Leona Vaughn
Leona Vaughn
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Washington state Legislature bans single-use plastic bags
SB 5323 banning retailers from giving out single-use plastic bags for free passed in legislation
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New laws to deal with arrests at courthouses, hairstyles, domestic worker treatment
By Leona Vaughn
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Undocumented students could soon be eligible for college loans
Senate bill 6561 creates a program for them to receive financial for pursuing higher education
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Informed consent will soon be a requirement for pelvic exams in Washington state
Senate bill 5282 requires informed consent for a health care provider to perform pelvic exams.
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State lawmakers aim to protect immigrants from warrantless arrests at court
Immigrants say fear of arrest makes them avoid courthouses
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Lawmakers move to ban styrofoam food containers in Washington state
Studies suggest styrofoam products pose a threat to the environment and human health
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Washington state moves to eliminate youth solitary confinement
Studies suggest solitary confinement is psychologically damaging, and can lead teens to suicide
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More drug offenders would be sentenced to treatment instead of prison under proposed law
Bills in House, Senate allow for more incarcerated people to be eligible for sentencing alternative
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Lawmakers propose plan to treat mentally ill people without their consent
Bill plans pilot program placing people who are incapacitated in executorship, appoint guardian
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Senate moves to eliminate death penalty
Bill would eliminate death penalty from state law; capital crime punishment would be life in prison