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Washington State House Democrats

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Wednesday, March 26

Taxes, furloughs, funding for cops: WA Democrats tee up budget negotiations Democrats in the Washington Legislature have laid their plans to close the state’s historic budget gap. On Monday, budget… READ MORE

Tuesday, March 25

Which taxes are on the table for Washington state lawmakers Democrats in Washington’s Legislature are weighing a range of taxes to help bridge a multibillion-dollar budget shortfall, including proposals that… READ MORE

Monday, March 24

Frank Chopp, former WA House speaker and tireless advocate, dies at 71 Frank Chopp, the longest-serving House speaker in Washington state history and a fierce advocate for working families and… READ MORE

Friday, March 21

We’re WA landlords and we agree with rent stabilization The last election was largely about the affordability crisis facing most Americans. The cost of housing was a major factor. That’s… READ MORE

Thursday, March 20

Editorial: Adopt permit-to-purchase gun law to cut deaths Over the last 10 years, Washington state, through legislative action and citizen initiative, has adopted some of the nation’s strictest firearm safety… READ MORE