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Firearms issues gain House attention; Senate ignores a host of related bills

Four firearms-related bills are expected to continue moving through the House of Representatives this session after receiving committee…

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Reproductive Parity Act wins House approval; Senate consideration next

OLYMPIA — The Reproductive Parity Act, a controversial bill that would require insurance plans that cover live births…

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Gun ownership background checks expanded in House bill proposal; opponents include NRA

Gun-control opponents and supporters packed a hearing room on the Capitol campus in Olympia Wednesday to testify about…

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Senate bill would repeal unfunded family medical leave insurance

Paid medical leave for new parents may remain an unfulfilled goal if a bill in the state Senate…

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Pending abortion legislation reignites pro-choice, pro-life debate in Olympia

Roe v. Wade, the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision that affirmed a woman's right to an abortion, turned…

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Beer with Bourne, Merlot with music and Madonna; Legislature again considering theater liquor license

A tub of popcorn, a giant pretzel and a cold beer: refreshments at your seat as you watch…

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House, Senate bills ignite debate on health insurance abortion requirement

Two bills introduced early in this legislative session would require any health-insurance plan in Washington state that covers…

Jay Inslee stands with his wife Trudy in the capitol rotunda before his swearing-in Wednesday as governor of the state of Washington.

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Jay Inslee sworn in as Washington’s 23rd governor

Shortly after noon Wednesday Washington’s newly-sworn Democratic Governor Jay Inslee laid forth his vision for his first term…

Christine Gregoire shakes hands with government employees as she leaves the Legislative Building in Olympia Wednesday after Jay Inslee's swearing-in ceremony as Washington's governor.

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‘State is strong’ says Gov. Gregoire in farewell remarks to legislators

Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire reflected on her eight years in office in her State of the State address…

Jay Inslee stumps on behalf of U.S. Sen. Patty Murray during a campaign stop he made as congressman to the University of Washington campus during Murray's re-election bid in 2011. Inslee

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Governor-elect Inslee lays out key focus issues

Washington Governor-elect Jay Inslee addressed issues of job creation, the state budget, education funding and gun control as…

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