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WA Legislature fails to pass new drug law; special session likely
After two years of unsuccessful negotiations, Washington may not have a law against drug possession starting in July.
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The bills that survived Washington's 2023 legislative session
From gun regulations to affordable housing and a new state dinosaur, these are the initiatives that passed — and some that were not so lucky.
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Washington Legislature unveils $69.2B two-year state budget
Completed with less than 36 hours left in the 2023 session, the budget boosts funding for state worker wages, special education and climate issues.
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Washington to invest more in 988 mental health crisis line
HB 1134 will fund mobile units and increased training for the hotline and response service that launched last summer.
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A WA bill protecting name change privacy was just signed into law
As of July 23, people who are trans or queer, those escaping domestic violence, and refugees will be able to change their name confidentially.