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Washington House passes ‘rent stabilization’ bill, moves to Senate
House Bill 1217, which caps yearly increases at 7% of a tenant’s rent and creates limits on some move-in and late fees, passed 53-42 on Monday.
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New bill aims to protect Washington’s underwater bull kelp forests
Lawmakers seek to raise awareness of the plant’s cultural significance and its role in supporting ecosystems by naming it WA’s official marine forest.
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Students press WA lawmakers for campus sexual assault policy reform
Survivors and advocates helped shape Senate Bill 5355, which would improve reporting procedures, survivor resources and prevention training.
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Governor Ferguson recommends $4B in cuts to Washington budget
This scrub is Ferguson’s first step in addressing the impending deficit, which he pegged at $15 billion — a $3 billion increase — on Thursday.
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Friday deadline looms for WA’s free-school-meals-for-all bill
This article was originally published by the Washington State Standard. Plans to offer free breakfast and lunch to all public