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Dead or alive: Which bills have a chance this legislative session?
After the crucial midpoint deadline, housing, safety and the environment are still pressing issues in Washington. But which will lawmakers prioritize?
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Washington bill could transform prosthetics access for amputees
The proposed legislation would expand insurance coverage for assistive devices like running blades or waterproof legs — but not under all health plans.
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The view from Olympia: Meet our new state politics reporter
Laurel Demkovich wants to remind readers — and those in power — that behind every policy is a Washingtonian whose life will be impacted.
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Washington House passes ‘rent stabilization’ bill, moves to Senate
House Bill 1217, which caps yearly increases at 7% of a tenant’s rent and creates limits on some move-in and late fees, passed 53-42 on Monday.
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New bill aims to protect Washington’s underwater bull kelp forests
Lawmakers seek to raise awareness of the plant’s cultural significance and its role in supporting ecosystems by naming it WA’s official marine forest.