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Paths to build more duplexes gain traction in WA Legislature
In attempting to deal with the housing shortage, the plan would specify types of multifamily housing cities must allow.
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How punishing people for 'doxxing' could prove tricky for WA lawmakers
Lawmakers want to address the malicious posting of people's personal information, but First Amendment concerns complicate matters.
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WA farmers markets may get displaced by obscure tax break expiring
If the Legislature doesn't intervene, nonprofits and churches won't be able to host weekly farmers markets anymore without losing their tax-exempt status.
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Gov. Inslee's budget seeks to expand voting access in WA county jails
The budget asks for more than half a million to go to helping remove barriers for people in jail who are otherwise eligible to vote.
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What's next for beleaguered WA long-term care program?
Legislators want to amend the WA Cares program, which is designed to help people pay for nursing care.