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WA Legislature keeps most of its priority bills alive — so far
At the 2024 session midpoint, lawmakers are focusing on big statewide issues such as clean energy, rent stabilization and police accountability.
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WA bill would add explicit ‘deepfakes’ to child pornography laws
HB 1999 would close a legal recourse loophole by outlawing the use of a minor’s face to digitally fabricate sexual content.
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Will WA ever end supermajority law for school construction bonds?
Bonds raise taxes for building and maintenance. While the proposal faces hurdles, there is a precedent — school levies needed 60% approval until 2007.
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WA lawmakers consider recognizing Lunar New Year holiday
Lunar New Year, one of the most important annual celebrations in many Asian cultures, could become recognized by Washington, as
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WA lawmakers consider recognizing Lunar New Year holiday
Lunar New Year, one of the most important annual celebrations in many Asian cultures, could become recognized by Washington, as