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New WA police accountability law can now include past misconduct
The state Criminal Justice Training Commission made the decision Wednesday, resolving a dispute about how far back the new law could reach.
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Seattle voters could pay an added tax to speed up light rail buildout
A new law allows Sound Transit to run city-specific ballot measures that would fund faster project delivery, expanded service or better infrastructure.
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WA redistricting panel withheld text messages, possibly breaking the law
The messages show the degree of the Legislature's involvement in redrawing political districts — a process handled by a bipartisan commission.
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5 major things the Washington Legislature approved in 2022
... and a few bills they left on the table.
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Students close to getting voting power on WA education board
A bill inspired by student outreach would give authority to two students. It passed out of both chambers of the Washington Legislature this session.