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Washington Senate passes rent cap bill — but with major changes
The Washington state Senate on Thursday approved a proposal to cap annual rent increases, putting the contentious policy just a
Laurel Demkovich
Laurel Demkovich is the state politics reporter for Cascade PBS. Previously, she covered state government in Olympia for the Washington State Standard and the Spokesman-Review.
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Poll: WA voters say Trump is negatively impacting their lives
A majority of Cascade PBS/Elway Poll respondents say the administration is bringing the wrong kind of change, citing the economy & threats to democracy.
Gov. Ferguson rejects Democrats’ budget proposals with new taxes
Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Tuesday he will not sign either proposed budget released last week by legislative Democrats, saying the
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WA lawmakers’ capital budgets boost housing, school & environment
In their proposals to fund statewide construction and upgrades over the next two years, Washington lawmakers are prioritizing projects focused
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WA lawmakers’ capital budgets boost housing, school & environment
In their proposals to fund statewide construction and upgrades over the next two years, Washington lawmakers are prioritizing projects focused