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Sen. Kohl-Welles not about to give up on human-trafficking battle
It may be a new year, but Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles isn't giving up on her career anti-human trafficking resolution.
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Island coalition clamors for more ferry boats
A coalition of Islanders plans to lobby the state Legislature for more ferries this session. On the double!
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Legislature, Inslee face financial and political dilemmas
Voters have sent very mixed signals about what they want and how to pay for it. Education, tax breaks and possibly taxes will be high on the agenda when the Legislature and new governor get to work.
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Should Washington let other states build its ferries?
A state auditor's study recommends saving money by changing the monopoly held by state shipyards and rules on apprenticeships. Not so fast, says the state transportation leadership.
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'Stand Your Ground' in Washington? Not under this bill
In the wake of a tragedy in Florida, a Democratic lawmaker from Poulsbo hopes to clarify the law here.