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Shrinking WA kelp and eelgrass beds draw legislative attention
Scientists look for ways to restore these important components of the ocean ecosystem.
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WA redistricting panel admits it broke the law. What now?
A settlement will allow new congressional and legislative maps to stand, but the commission must make changes going forward.
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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.