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2017 Legislative Session | Rep. Hansen’s bill to protect public from illegal firearm purchases passes the House

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2017 Legislative Session | Rep. Hansen’s bill to protect public from illegal firearm purchases passes the House

OLYMPIA – Half of all failed background checks last year were a result of the prospective purchaser being…

Rolfes, Hansen and Appleton host town halls on Saturday

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Rolfes, Hansen and Appleton host town halls on Saturday

Lawmakers from the 23rd Legislative District will hold two town hall meetings on Saturday, March 11 in Kitsap…

Republicans obsess over income taxes, unions | The Petri Dish

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Republicans obsess over income taxes, unions | The Petri Dish

OLYMPIA — As the ruling majority in the state Senate, Republicans can bring up pretty much what they…

President Tweet | In cartoons

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President Tweet | In cartoons

President Trump’s outlandish claim that President Obama had Trump’s phones in Trump Tower tapped prompted a number of…

Attorney General Ferguson: Revised Trump travel ban still subject to federal judge’s earlier ruling

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Attorney General Ferguson: Revised Trump travel ban still subject to federal judge’s earlier ruling

Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson said Thursday he’s still winning.

There Will Never Be a Trump Pivot. Ever. | John L. Micek

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There Will Never Be a Trump Pivot. Ever. | John L. Micek

After his speech to a joint session of Congress last week, where President Donald Trump successfully managed to…

Senator Murray, Senator Cantwell cosponsor bill to block Trump’s updated travel ban

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Senator Murray, Senator Cantwell cosponsor bill to block Trump’s updated travel ban

Washington state’s senators are joining 14 of their Senate colleagues on a bill to reverse President Trump’s new…

Attorney General Bob Ferguson statement on Trump Administration’s withdrawal of travel ban appeal

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Attorney General Bob Ferguson statement on Trump Administration’s withdrawal of travel ban appeal

Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson said Tuesday’s decision by President Trump to abandon its court fight over…

Congressman Kilmer hosts telephone town hall this week

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Congressman Kilmer hosts telephone town hall this week

Following his recent work week at home in his district and town halls in Bremerton and Tacoma, Congressman…

Senator Murray rips ‘Trumpcare’ in Senate speech

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Senator Murray rips ‘Trumpcare’ in Senate speech

Senator Patty Murray scorched “Trumpcare” — her moniker for the House Republican legislation to dismantle the Affordable Care…

Frightening and foolhardy | In Our Opinion

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Frightening and foolhardy | In Our Opinion

The bill is not yet out of the House, but we’re still not out of the woods.

Senator Cantwell responds to Attorney General Sessions’ secret meetings with Russian officials

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Senator Cantwell responds to Attorney General Sessions’ secret meetings with Russian officials

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) is calling for an independent special prosecutor to lead any investigation on the…

Senator Murray votes against Carson nomination for HUD

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Senator Murray votes against Carson nomination for HUD

Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) released the following statement on voting against Dr. Ben Carson for Secretary of the…