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Since 2003, there has been bipartisan support among legislators to patch the state's mandatory-reporter law exemption.

Black, Indigenous and Latino people in Washington have disproportionately higher court fines and fees, a recent study found, making it harder for some to rebuild after prison.

The 'supported release' pilot program would provide nonviolent defendants housing assistance, addiction treatment or mental health counseling while awaiting trial.

Sen. Manka Dhingra has called for a joint session to address the practice, which splits up families and costs taxpayers millions.

So far, Mayor Nickels is sparing high-salary administrators and departments with strong unions. The reason: it's easier to cut services than personnel.