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2017 Legislative Session | Legislature shines spotlight on public records requests, costs
OLYMPIA –– Public records are one of the most important tools citizens use to keep tabs on government,…
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Murray, Cantwell ask Justice officials to uphold existing federal policy on state marijuana laws
A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators is asking the U.S. Department of Justice to clarify the Trump administration’s…
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Rep. Hansen receives City Champion Award
Rep. Drew Hansen has been named by the Association of Washington Cities as a recipient of their City…
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Rep. Kilmer joins with others in Congress for legislation to counter cyberattacks
U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (D-WA) has joined with Barbara Comstock (R-VA) and U.S. Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and…
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The Sessions Scandal | In cartoons
The growing scandal engulfing the White House — prompted by news reports this week that U.S. Attorney General…
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Trump’s Speech: The Highs and the Lows |John L. Micek
As he wrapped up his first speech to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night, President Donald…
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Senators to speak at forum on education
Senators Christine Rolfes and Ann Rivers, members of the State Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee, will…
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Senator Cantwell offers statement on President Trump’s address to Congress
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) released the following statement following President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session…
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Senator Murray responds to President Trump’s address
U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) was joined by Marci Owens, 17, in the Capitol for President Donald Trump’s…
Opinion
Resisting Trump’s Militarization | Laura Finley
Not surprisingly, activists are daunted by the lightning-paced dismantling of civil rights and social justice that President Trump…
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Murray, Kilmer push again for Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
Two lawmakers from Washington have revived a bill that would protect old growth forests and pristine river systems…
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Bill comes due for the faithless | The Petri Dish
OLYMPIA — The next episode in a political drama sparked by President Donald Trump’s election will take place…