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What’s next after Washington passes pro-natural gas measure?
Initiative 2066 aimed to keep gas as a utility option for consumers. But potential court challenges could complicate putting it into action.
Jerry Cornfield
Jerry Cornfield writes for the Washington State Standard.
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Washington state lawmakers may get a 14% raise over next two years
A citizen panel recommends the pay bump, which would push annual salaries over $70,000, to keep pace with growing duties and rising costs of living.
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State audit says WA police seizures require more transparency
Though the report said agencies are complying with the law, they could do better at helping people reclaim seized property and tracking demographic data.
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Washington public defenders say the strained system needs funding
Too many cases, too few lawyers and too little money hurt local governments’ ability to provide effective counsel to those with financial constraints.