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No increased WA gas tax in 'unprecedented' $16.8B transportation budget
As vehicles change and with more available money, lawmakers look for other ways to fund transportation improvements.
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Seattle's eviction moratorium ended, but some protections remain
New laws delay some evictions and provide renters a right to legal counsel.
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$340M WA immigrant relief fund plagued by monthslong delays
Though state lawmakers approved the money last April to help undocumented immigrants, none has been distributed.
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Rural WA nurses seek support for sexual assault examiner training
Legislative proposals may help fill in large gaps by providing funds to train more nurses.
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WA capital gains tax ruled unconstitutional by trial judge
Lawyers for the state are expected to appeal the ruling, which will likely be decided by state Supreme Court.