Washington lawmakers consider tougher penalties to protect youth sport referees
The proposed legislation would double current penalties, increasing the maximum fine to $1,000 and resulting in a maximum ...
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Testing kits for spiked drinks, date rape drugs proposed by lawmakers in Olympia
OLYMPIA, Wash. - A new bill proposed in Olympia would require drinking establishments across Washington State to offer drug ...
Rally at Olympia Capitol demands health care, unemployment aid for undocumented immigrants
Hundreds of people marched in Olympia today, then rallied on the steps of the state Capitol to demand access to healthcare ...
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Washington students urge legislators to increase funding for public schools
Students, parents, educators, and activists with the advocacy group Billion Dollar Bake Sale gathered outside the Legislative ...
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Brace for wet, cold weather. Rain and snow showers are arriving in Olympia
Temperatures in Olympia are expected to range from the high 20s to high 40s beginning on Thursday, with possible weekend snow ...
An inside look at Olympia high school financial literacy class that could become statewide requirement
Beginning with the graduating class of 2033, all state students would be required to meet financial education standards to ...
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Abortion rights rally at WA Capitol Wednesday marks 52nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade
Jan. 22 marked the 52nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that enshrined abortion as a ...
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Washington bill would require movie theaters to offer captioning
Lawmakers in Olympia are considering a bill that would require movie theaters to offer captioning for all movies that have it ...
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When will Olympia council discuss minimum wage and workers’ bill of rights? Here’s what happens 1st
Cooper said he’s hopeful other council members will support making a higher minimum wage and the Workers’ Bill of Rights part of ...
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What it’s like as a freshman state lawmaker in Olympia
Whether it’s navigating the halls of the Washington state Capitol or getting used to the fast pace, coming aboard as a ...
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Hundreds rally in support of immigrants at Washington state Capitol
Despite threats that immigration enforcement agents might show up, more than 500 immigrant rights advocates from across Washington marched to the state Capitol in Olympia on Thursday.
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Washington legislation could put speed limiting devices on cars of habitual speeders
Drivers with a history of speeding could get a speed limiting device on their cars under a bill making its way through the legislature. Proponents say an ...