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Lawmakers want tougher carbon-reduction goals, even as WA falls short of current targets
Citing the latest scientific research, Gov. Jay Inslee is urging legislators to adopt a more aggressive course for curbing emissions.
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Washington voters support limits on high-capacity gun magazines — but lawmakers still may not act
About two-thirds of those surveyed in a new poll favored restrictions on firearm magazines capable of holding dozens of rounds.
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Inslee wants action to curb homelessness and vehicle pollution in 2020. Here's what voters think
A new poll shows lukewarm approval for the governor, but he is still well ahead in his 2020 reelection bid.
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Foster parents say ‘retaliation’ by caseworkers means fewer families to help kids in need
Records portray a culture of fear, even as Washington state attempts to respond to a flood of new cases.
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The only party in town: What fewer split districts mean for Washington's political agenda
As the state Legislature convenes, fewer voters are represented by both Republicans and Democrats at the Capitol than at any time since the 1930s.