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Exotic dancers face workplace hazards. Could the Legislature help?
It costs Aubrey Watkins a lot of money just to start her workday. A house fee of $180 to $400
John Stang
John Stang is a freelance writer who often covers state government and the environment. He can be reached on email at johnstang_8@hotmail.com and on Twitter at @johnstang_8
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Could Washington state be the next AI frontier?
As the state Legislature contemplates how it can help the emerging industry, the University of Washington lays the groundwork for a future workforce.
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With Democrats in control, will Inslee finally get his capital gains tax?
It's not the largest addition to the governor's proposed revenue plan, but it's likely to cause the most fuss.
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Gov. Inslee calls for electric cars, high speed rail, but no climate tax
State Democrats are confident they'll pass the $268 million clean energy plan.
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Can gold mining save a fading Washington town?
For the Eastern Washington town of Republic, dreams of revival rest on a new approach to gold mining.