Austin Jenkins
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Government
Inslee signs $2.2 billion relief package to support schools, businesses, renters, and immigrants
A fresh round of federal aid will soon be flowing to Washington businesses and individuals hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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How would Republicans budget if they controlled Olympia? A pair of spending blueprints offer clues
As majority Democrats in the Washington Legislature lay the groundwork for tax increases to fund the next two-year budget, minority Republicans are...
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Citing racial inequities, WA insurance commissioner pushes to end use of credit scoring to set rates
How much you pay for auto, home and renters insurance depends a lot on your credit score. If your credit is good, you tend to pay less. If it’s not so good, you likely pay more.
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Politics
Legislative lookahead: Deadline looms for bills unrelated to budget
The first big deadline of Washington's Legislative session is coming up. That's when non-budget related bills need to pass out of committee - if they're going to survive to see another day.
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Inslee defends reopening plan in face of growing frustration, including from fellow Democrats
“Inconsistent.” “Disastrous.” “Senseless.” Those are just some of the words being used to describe Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s plan for reopening the...
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Tax a billionaire, raise some cash? It's an idea WA Democrats are floating
Washington billionaires would pay a “wealth tax” under a proposal in the state House that will get a public hearing on Tuesday . The bill is sponsored...
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Politics
Legislative lookahead: Lawmakers debate pandemic relief, gas tax
Washington lawmakers are debating a gas tax, the state's pandemic reopening plan and a lot more this week.
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Washington Legislature sees record diversity as majority Democrats pledge focus on equity
This year, the Washington State Legislature has welcomed a record number of lawmakers of color, including a record number of Black lawmakers who are all...
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Indoor dining can resume in Puget Sound, Western WA counties on Monday
Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday announced adjustments to his phased reopening plan that will allow two western Washington regions, comprising seven counties...
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Health
65+ now eligible for Covid vaccine in WA; National Guard to help speed vaccinations
The state of Washington, hamstrung as many states have been by a slow distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, will deploy the National Guard, set up mass vaccination sites and create a new public-private partnership to lead a renewed effort to get the vaccine into the arms of people.