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WA's first female House speaker loves a good joke
Tacoma's Laurie Jinkins got her start defending LGBT rights. Now she's one of the most powerful people in the state.
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WA Legislature to start 2021 session with heightened security
COVID-19, tax reform and police accountability top lawmakers’ agenda, but the threat of armed protesters hangs over their work.
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Republicans need to choose: Trump or America
Members of the GOP at every level, including in Washington state, are responsible for the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol.
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How Seattle's new payroll tax complicates efforts to enact one statewide
In considering a new statewide payroll tax, lawmakers want to avoid double-taxing Seattle businesses.
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COVID-19 lockdown to last through Jan. 4 in Washington state
Bans on indoor gatherings and indoor dining will remain in place for an additional three weeks.