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    GOP questions Shavers seating on panel handling veterans...
    By Jerry Cornfield • January 20, 2023 1:30 am

    Republicans say it’s an affront to veterans because the Democratic lawmaker exaggerated about his service record.

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    Bill would lower legal alcohol limit for driving
    Bill would lower legal alcohol limit for driving
    By Jerry Cornfield • January 17, 2023 1:30 am

    Lawmakers set out Monday to lower the legal limit for driving drunk in Washington.

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    FILE - Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson speaks March 23, 2022, at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. Months into a complex trial over their role in flooding Washington with highly addictive painkillers, the nation's three largest opioid distributors have agreed to pay the state $518 million. Ferguson announced the deal Tuesday, May 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
    State sues 3 major drug retailers for role...
    By Jerry Cornfield • December 23, 2022 1:30 am

    AG Bob Ferguson alleges Albertsons, Kroger and Rite Aid of failing to prevent overuse of opioid prescriptions

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    Dinosaurs, drug laws and police pursuits on lawmaker...
    By Jerry Cornfield • December 16, 2022 1:30 am

    Legislators are already queuing up bills they want to debate next year. Here are 8 certain to garner attention.

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    State Representative of the 38th Legislative District Emily Wicks raises hand during her virtual swearing in from her Everett home in January 2021. (Olivia Vanni / Herald file)
    Once a rarity, remote government meetings appear here...
    By Jerry Cornfield • March 23, 2022 1:30 am

    A locally inspired bill pushes governing boards to let people keep participating from afar, even when the pandemic fades.

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    The Washington State Redistricting Commission held a public meeting over Zoom on Monday night to draw the final legislative and congressional district boundaries. Most of the five-hour session was spent in "caucus meetings" which were unavailable to the viewing public. (Washington State Redistricting Commission)
    Bipartisan commission fails to draw new political boundaries
    By Jerry Cornfield • November 23, 2021 10:38 am

    For the first time in state history, the Supreme Court will define new congressional and legislative districts.

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    Gov. Jay Inslee joined other governors Monday at the Climate Registry & Climate Action Reserve press conference in Glasgow, Scotland, to talk about climate achievements and goals. From left, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, Hawaii Gov. David Ige, Gov. Jay Inslee and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker. (Photo courtesy of Gov. Jay Inslee)
    Inslee: State agency vehicles must be all-electric by...
    By Jerry Cornfield • November 16, 2021 1:00 am

    The governor, who is in Scotland for an international climate conference, set an aggressive timeline.

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Ferries pass on a crossing between Mukilteo and Whidbey Island.
    State ferry fares to rise this fall, and...
    By Jerry Cornfield • August 13, 2021 4:46 pm

    The 2.5% hike in each of the next two years will apply to everyone: drivers, bikers and walkers.

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    Restaurants, bowling alleys, movie theaters, fitness centers and other indoor business activities will be able to operate at 50% capacity when the state moves to Phase 3 of the reopening plan on March 22. Photo by Kira Erickson/Whidbey News Group
    Moving to Phase 3: Fans in stadiums and...
    By Jerry Cornfield • March 11, 2021 2:35 pm

    Gov. Jay Inslee’s reopening plan will allow businesses to operate at 50% capacity starting March 22.

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    Democrats in the Washington State House are proposing to pay for transportation improvements partly by raising the gas tax by 18 cents. (Sound Publishing file photo)
    House Democrats lay out massive $26B transportation package...
    By Jerry Cornfield • January 23, 2021 1:34 pm

    An 18-cent gas tax increase and a fee on carbon emissions would fund new roads and more.

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    Ron Muzzall
    Muzzall captures Senate seat as Price Johnson concedes
    By Jerry Cornfield • November 13, 2020 1:30 pm

    The contest in the 10th District emerged as one of the year’s most expensive electoral battles

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    Top (L-R): Ron Muzzall, Helen Price Johnson, Greg Gilday, Angie Homola, Kim Wyman. Bottom (L-R): Bill Bruch, Dave Paul, Mark James, April Berg, Gael Tarleton.
    As ballots are counted, three legislative races tighten
    By Jerry Cornfield • November 5, 2020 1:30 am

    Democrats Paul, Homola and Price Johnson saw their leads shrink in a trio of 10th District races.

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    The Petri Dish: Yes, lawmakers did raise a lot of fees and taxes
    The Petri Dish: Yes, lawmakers did raise a...
    By Jerry Cornfield • July 5, 2019 1:30 am

    State lawmakers outdid themselves this year in the assortment of ways they chose to extract more bucks from you, your…

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