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WA legislature kills drone regulation bill
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Washington Legislature Kills Bill Regulating Use of Drones

By John McKay March 18, 2013

Despite significant support from both parties and many other groups, the bill didn't even make it to a vote.

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Controversial backround check bill dies in Olympia
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Controversial Gun Control Bill Is Dead in the Washington Legislature

By John McKay March 13, 2013

According to the latest from the Seattle Times, a controversial bill requiring background checks for gun purchases is dead!

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WA legislature pulls controversial home search language from gun bill
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Washington Legislators Pull Controversial ‘Home Gun Search’ Bill After Public Uproar

By John McKay February 20, 2013

They claim now the controversial language was a mistake.  

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Wa legislators want you to have to buy abortion insurance
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Washington Lawmakers Want Mandatory Abortion Insurance in the Reproductive Parity Act

By John McKay January 11, 2013

When the Washington Legislature convenes in Olympia, 10 lawmakers will be pushing Senate Bill 5009 -- one of the most controversial pieces of legislation ever.

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Gov. Inslee names Chief of Staff
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Gov. Inslee Reaches ‘Outside’ Olympia for Chief of Staff-Chooses Renton School Superintendent

By John McKay November 29, 2012

Governor Jay Inslee announced Thursday morning his choice for chief-of-staff will be the Superintendent of the Renton School District.

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Alligators guarding pot growing operation
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Police Find Alligators Guarding Marijuana Near Olympia

By John McKay November 27, 2012

Maybe it's a good thing I-502 passed for the sake of safety.

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Will I-1185 actually work?
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I-1185 Passes-Will It Finally Force 2/3 Majority In Olympia In Order To Raise Taxes?

By John McKay November 12, 2012

Part of our continuing series Decision 2012-Where Do We Go From Here-takes a look at Initiative 1185, which (again) would force the state legislature to have a majority to raise our taxes.

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Legislators want to sell off WA tobacco money
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WA Leaders Consider “Selling Off” Rest Of Tobacco Settlement Money

By John McKay March 24, 2012

The budget shortfall is so serious in Olympia, that some Democrats are floating the idea of "selling off" the rest of the state's tobacco settlement money.

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Groups Flock to Olympia For Gay Marriage Vote (Video)

By John McKay February 1, 2012

As the Senate prepares to vote this afternoon or evening  (Wednesday) on Gov. Gregoire's gay marriage bill,  numerous groups on both sides of the issue are flooding the state capitol.

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Capitol building Olympia
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WA Legislators Say They Have Enough Votes to Pass Gay Marriage Bill

By John McKay January 23, 2012

According to the latest reports from Olympia,  there are enough votes in the State Senate and House to pass Gov. Gregoire's gay marriage proposal.

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