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WA prison officials push back on bill to limit solitary confinement
Lawmakers and the Department of Corrections agree that the practice is harmful, but the latter balked at the proposed regulations
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Banning toxic chemicals in cosmetics moves forward in WA
'This is a banned chemical, it's a known carcinogen — and here we are putting it on the faces of women.'
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WA proposed budget funds stipends to attract low-income board members
$50,000 is allocated for constituents to help shape boards and commissions with their lived experiences.
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Kshama Sawant says failed recall attempt emboldened her
The city council member said she expects the uphill climb to continue on policies like taxing corporations for housing revenue.
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Washington state mask mandate ends March 21
Gov. Jay Inslee announced lifting the order after seeing COVID-19 cases consistently decline for weeks.