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Five new maps proposed for Central Washington redistricting
A group of advocates sued the state for dividing Latino voters between Pasco and Yakima. Now the court will draw a line before the fall elections.
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Federal judge to decide on new Latino voter majority district map
With the filing deadline for 2024 less than two months away, a hearing was held Friday to examine the redrawn Central WA boundaries.
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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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WA Legislature revs up plan to electrify 10,000 school buses
A bill to switch from diesel vehicles — plus $50M from cap-and-trade revenue — passed out of the Legislature, but did not offer a timeline.
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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.