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Death penalty personal for WA lawmaker who lost sister to Green River Killer
Rep. Jenny Graham wants to keep capital punishment on the books, highlighting how a state Supreme Court ruling hasn't ended the debate.
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As people with disabilities fall into homelessness, WA lawmakers seek a fix
The growing divide between federal disability income and rent is leading more people into homelessness.
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Process to prevent gerrymandering in WA needs improving, lawmakers say
Redistricting — the once-per-decade exercise of redrawing political boundaries — is set to begin next year.
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Washington's Legislature has the tools — and the mandate — to tackle homelessness
The public wants its representatives to act. These bills in Olympia could help.
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Seattle's longtime houseboat dwellers fear the city is leaving them adrift
Residents say city regulations are making it difficult and expensive to perform needed repairs. State lawmakers want to help.