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Washington state Legislature bans single-use plastic bags

Consumers will need to remember to bring their own reusable shopping bags if they want to avoid the…

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Washington state legislators make tampons tax-free

Women in Washington state will soon be relieved of paying sales tax on products that are fundamental to…

Sex education becomes a requirement for Washington state public schools

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Sex education becomes a requirement for Washington state public schools

Public school students will soon have a greater understanding of their sexuality, sexual abuse and the importance of…

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State lawmakers aim to protect immigrants from warrantless arrests at court

Undocumented immigrants in Washington state may no longer need to fear unexpected arrests thanks to the protection that…

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Lawmakers move to lower cost of insulin in state

Bringing down the cost of insulin for people with diabetes is the goal behind two Senate bills and…

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More drug offenders would be sentenced to treatment instead of prison under proposed law

Proposals moving through the Legislature would expand the eligibility of incarcerated people to receive treatment for substance abuse…

Sen. Mona Das, D-Kent, the primary sponsor of SB 5323, speaking on the bill. (Photo courtesy of Hannah Sabio-Howell, communications specialist for Sen. Mona Das, D-Kent.)

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Proposed law adds a fee to plastic bags at check out

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Complaint alleging racist language filed against Democratic lawmaker

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Five new lawmakers sworn in for the 2020 state legislative session

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Five new lawmakers sworn in for the 2020 state legislative session

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