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2024 WA Legislature passes bills on guns, environment, education
Yet lawmakers failed to advance most housing initiatives. From AI task forces to child marriage, here is how some standout bills fared.
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A heap of housing bills failed in WA’s legislative session
Proposals concerning rent stabilization and increased housing density died this time, in contrast to 2023’s “year of housing” when 10 passed.
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Seattle rideshare drivers mourn, seek solutions after homicides
With five killings since 2020, drivers and advocates are asking the mayor to form a task force to address the violence.
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Seattle shares plan for more housing density in every neighborhood
The Comprehensive Plan update would create new designations to make space for corner stores and 100,000 residential units over 20 years.
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WA legislators are pushing new gun bills. Here’s what could pass.
A batch of regulations are likely headed to Gov. Inslee’s desk – including one that would require reporting lost or stolen firearms within 24 hours.