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Bipartisan bills target Cold War-era prohibition on nuclear attack preparations
For the first time in more than 30 years, emergency planning in Washington state could include preparations for potential nuclear attacks, with bipartisan support in bills entering both the House and Senate. The Legislature voted... — Updated 1/31/2018
New bill could put Washington salmon farms in jeopardy
A senate committee is considering a bill that could bring an end to some of Washington state’s largest salmon farms. Senate Bill 6086, heard in committee on Tuesday, Jan. 9, is sponsored by 11 Democratic senators and calls for a b... — Updated 1/10/2018
Water use set to weigh heavily on lawmakers in 2018
With the 2018 Washington state legislative session kicking off, a 2016 state Supreme Court decision on water continues to make waves in the House and Senate. The so-called Hirst decision in October 2016 set a precedent that... — Updated 1/10/2018
Senate Democrats take early aim at gun legislation
With a newfound majority in the Washington Senate, state Democrats have found an early target in firearm regulation as the 2018 legislative session gets set to begin. Senate Bill 6049 would regulate the ownership and manufacturing... — Updated 1/10/2018
Gov. Inslee lashes back at Sessions on marijuana
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee expressed a defiant attitude last week toward U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who announced on Thursday the rescinding of Obama-era guidelines that assisted the legalization of non-medical marijuana... — Updated 1/10/2018
