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Democrats in Olympia appear to say ‘no’ to capital gains tax
At this point, the revenue proposal isn’t included in Washington lawmakers’ final budget deal.
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Lawmakers want to protect water rights in Washington from Wall Street speculation
The legislation comes in response to a multimillion-dollar buying spree by a New York investment firm.
Immigration
Washington state looks to end ICE courthouse arrests
A bill under consideration in Olympia would also require federal immigration agents to check in before entering a courthouse.
Equity
For some disabled Seattleites, federal assistance means a return to homelessness
Dwight Williams had finally found a place where he could ‘shut the world out.’ He lost it because he played by the rules.
Health
Some Seattle families are just one sick child away from homelessness
Outreach workers say the increasing costs of both housing and health care are forcing more families out of their homes.