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King County crisis center measure leads at first vote drop
Voters are deciding whether to raise property taxes to fund walk-in behavioral health centers, residential treatment and higher wages.
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It’s not too late to cast your special election ballot in WA
Voters in King County and 18 others will weigh in on school levies and other local issues on Tuesday, April 25.
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Washington Legislature unveils $69.2B two-year state budget
Completed with less than 36 hours left in the 2023 session, the budget boosts funding for state worker wages, special education and climate issues.
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WA Legislature fails to pass new drug law; special session likely
After two years of unsuccessful negotiations, Washington may not have a law against drug possession starting in July.
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The bills that survived Washington's 2023 legislative session
From gun regulations to affordable housing and a new state dinosaur, these are the initiatives that passed — and some that were not so lucky.