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USA Today: Measles outbreak: As students head back to school, US and world officials warn about risks
As students head back to school, physicians and public health officials are pleading for parents to immunize their children. This year has seen the most reported cases of measles in the…
The Columbian: Gov. Inslee signs bill capping contributions in port races
In 2017, the race for an open seat on the Vancouver port commission became one of the most expensive elections in recent state history, with over a million dollars flowing…
AP: Washington bill limits measles vaccine exemptions
OLYMPIA — Washington lawmakers voted Tuesday to remove parents’ ability to claim a personal or philosophical exemption from vaccinating their children for measles, although medical and religious exemptions will remain….
The Columbian: In Our View: Shame on Wilson, Rivers for vaccine deceit
In using misinformation and promoting fraudulent science to oppose a bill regarding vaccines, state Sens. Lynda Wilson, R-Vancouver, and Ann Rivers, R-La Center, have poorly served their constituents. Wilson and…
The News Tribune: Abolition of death penalty won’t happen in 2019. House Democrats cite other priorities
A bill to eliminate the death penalty from Washington’s statutes won’t reach the governor’s desk to become law this year. The Senate passed a death-penalty abolition bill on Feb. 15…
Everett Herald: Chopp will step aside even if Dems haven’t picked a successor
OLYMPIA — House Speaker Frank Chopp said Thursday he is still planning to “step aside” as leader shortly after the legislative session ends — even if a successor hasn’t been chosen. Since…
The Columbian: Legislature OKs bill to boost project to replace I-5 Bridge
While many of the details of a replacement Interstate 5 Bridge have yet to be worked out, Washington lawmakers have overwhelmingly passed a bill that’s intended to hasten the project’s…
The Columbian: Clark County measles outbreak may be halfway over
If the county can reach that Sunday without adding confirmed measles cases to its current count of 73, the local outbreak will be officially declared over. On Monday, Clark County…
The Columbian: Stonier-sponsored bill addressing public-sector unions advances
Nearly a year after the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision that could undercut financial support for public-sector unions, a bill is advancing through the state Legislature that critics…