Austin Jenkins
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Government
It’s pedal to the metal as Democrats in Olympia push ahead with pandemic-era agenda
Washington’s 105-day legislative session has crossed the halfway point and a key deadline for policy (non-budget) bills to clear their chamber of origin...
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Politics
Democrats' holy grail: WA Senate approves state capital gains tax
Majority Democrats in the Washington Senate passed a capital gains tax bill - something that's been talked about for a decade - over the weekend. The narrow 25-24 vote followed a nearly four-hour debate, revealing just how contentious the issue is.
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Health
Grocery store and other critical workers moved up in vaccine line
Grocery store employees and other essential workers in Washington, regardless of age, will be eligible to begin getting the Covid-19 vaccine later this month, followed in April by people who have two or more medical conditions and those living in congregate settings.
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Government
WA House passes ban on chokeholds; backs off complete ban on tear gas
Police officers, along with jail and prison staff, would be barred from using neck holds or restraints designed to restrict a person’s airway or blood flow, but the use of tear gas would still be allowed in limited circumstances under a bill that’s passed the Washington House.
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WA House passes ban on chokeholds; backs off complete ban on tear gas
Police officers, along with jail and prison staff, would be barred from using neck holds or restraints designed to restrict a person’s airway or blood...
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Politics
Legislative Lookahead: WA lawmakers aren't afraid of the 'T-word' this year
Taxes are usually something Republicans like to criticize and Democrats prefer not to talk much about. But this year feels a bit different.
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WA Democrats push for capital gains tax in a year when 'tax' doesn't seem like a bad word
Even as the state of Washington’s revenue picture improves, majority Democrats in the Legislature appear committed to a course that will, one way or...
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Politics
Washington Senate votes to ban open carry of firearms at Capitol and at demonstrations
Following a year of frequent armed protests, some of which turned violent, the Washington Senate voted Thursday to ban the open carry of firearms at the...
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New monument at Washington Capitol will honor Black pioneer George Bush and family
Washington’s sprawling Capitol campus features war memorials, a granite monument to fallen police officers, a replica of a Roman-style fountain and a brass sundial.
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Politics
Legislative Lookahead: Inslee signs Covid relief bill, capital gains tax 'likely' this year
It’s day 43 of Washington’s 105-day legislative session. Today is the final day for fiscal committees to approve bills.