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Paths to build more duplexes gain traction in WA Legislature
In attempting to deal with the housing shortage, the plan would specify types of multifamily housing cities must allow.
Melissa Santos
Melissa Santos is formerly a Crosscut staff reporter who covered state politics and the Legislature. She came to Crosscut from The Seattle Times editorial board, where she wrote columns and opinion pi
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How punishing people for 'doxxing' could prove tricky for WA lawmakers
Lawmakers want to address the malicious posting of people's personal information, but First Amendment concerns complicate matters.
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Seattle's 2022 election season is already heating up
With 5 open seats representing Seattle in the Legislature and a new county prosecutor coming in, lots of interesting competition is expected.
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WA farmers markets may get displaced by obscure tax break expiring
If the Legislature doesn't intervene, nonprofits and churches won't be able to host weekly farmers markets anymore without losing their tax-exempt status.
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What's next for beleaguered WA long-term care program?
Legislators want to amend the WA Cares program, which is designed to help people pay for nursing care.