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WA officials want to end fees charged to parents for kids' jail time
Hundreds of families owe the state a total of $1.1 million in outstanding detention fees, a practice made legal in WA 45 years ago.
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How big a makeover does WA redistricting need?
The process the state uses to redraw its political districts could get more transparent. But some say bigger changes are needed.
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New WA police accountability laws likely to see change
Tweaks aim to address police claims that the new laws were confusing, but families of police shooting victims say changes would roll back reforms.
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Keep track of Washington's important legislation in 2022
Crosscut's bill tracker gives you an at-a-glance look at which bills are moving forward, failing or meeting roadblocks.
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How punishing people for 'doxxing' could prove tricky for WA lawmakers
Lawmakers want to address the malicious posting of people's personal information, but First Amendment concerns complicate matters.