WA session ends: Lawmakers acted on guns, housing, abortion … but not drugs Rattled by national events and responding to crises closer to home, Washington’s majority Democrats muscled through major…
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Friday, April 21
Washington state bans sale of most semi-automatic rifles The Washington Legislature has passed a law to ban the sale, importation and distribution of assault-style rifles, sending one of the highest-profile…
Thursday, April 20
Legislature votes to support local news, new capital outlet launching By a resounding margin, Washington’s Legislature agreed to help sustain the state’s local newspapers. The state House voted 89 to…
Wednesday, April 19
State Senate backs ban on sale of assault-style weapon, again For the second time in 10 days, the state Senate has approved legislation aimed at banning the sale of assault-style…
Tuesday, April 18
Washington Senate gives final OK to high-speed pursuit changes, moving bill to Inslee’s desk Police officers would be able to use high-speed chases to pursue a greater array of suspects…