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One WA police chief's argument for changing state vehicle pursuits law

For about two years now, police departments in Washington have had strict rules around when they can chase after suspects in their cars. Now, state lawmakers are debating a change that would loosen the restrictions around when police can and can't chase.
- Katie Campbell
What's in the WA state Senate Democrats' budget proposal?

There is just one month left in the 2023 Washington state legislative session and a lot to get done in that time, including the state budget.
- Jeanie Lindsay
WA state revenue forecasts predict slowdown as lawmakers prepare new spending plans

Over the next two years, Washington State is likely to bring in less revenue than previously expected, according to the latest revenue forecast officials released Monday. But lawmakers say it's cause for caution, not necessarily concern.
- Jeanie Lindsay
WA lawmakers pass housing, firearm bills ahead of cutoff, leave rent control, recycling bills behind

Wednesday marked the final day for legislators to pass bills from the chamber they originated in, meaning most bills that didn't receive a vote on the floor will no longer be considered this session.
- Jeanie Lindsay
Which WA bills survived this week's legislative deadline?

Which bills are moving forward and which are getting left behind?
- Jeanie Lindsay
Finland's president addresses WA Legislature on historic first stop of U.S. visit

President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö made history Monday as the first foreign head of state to address the Washington Legislature.
- Jeanie Lindsay
Racist covenants excluded many from homeownership. WA lawmakers seek to remedy 'decades of direct harms'

Homebuyers from historically marginalized groups may be getting some help with their down payments. That’s the goal of a bill making its way through the Washington State Legislature.
- Joshua McNichols
Two bills to protect abortion rights move forward in Olympia

Two bills in Olympia to protect abortion rights took important steps forward on Tuesday. One seeks to protect people including those who travel to Washington seeking abortions. It was the first abortion rights bill to pass the state House this session.
- David Hyde
Will commercial airport site search in WA get do-over in Olympia?

A controversial effort to find a solution to Washington's growing air travel demands would get a do-over under a bill making its way through the Statehouse, but some critics remain dissatisfied.
- Jeanie Lindsay
The calm before WA's budget storm: 2023 legislative session so far

We're just about halfway through the 2023 legislative session. That means budget talks are on the horizon.
- Jeanie Lindsay

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