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The high school students behind the bill to end WA's 'pink tax'
Razors, deodorant and shampoo cost more when marketed toward women. Now, six Kirkland students are turning to Olympia to help end gendered pricing.
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A proposed WA law requires clergy to report child abuse, neglect
Washington is one of a handful of states that exempt clergy from reporting suspected abuse. Some lawmakers are trying to change that.
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WA Democrats hid messages on Chinese American History Month bill
Records obtained by Crosscut show that House lawmakers used 'legislative privilege' to shield emails, memos and text messages from public view.
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How WA's legislature is addressing the housing crisis in 2023
Lawmakers aim to tackle housing costs from all angles, including construction, subsidized housing, homeless services, zoning and renter protections.
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Some WA lawmakers are sidestepping the state's Public Records Act
Despite a 2019 state Supreme Court ruling, legislators are shielding documents by claiming a loophole of 'legislative privilege.'