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House Democrats hope to head off mass evictions with more than $1B spending in next state budget

Austin Jenkins

Washington House Democrats on Friday unveiled a proposed two-year state budget that seeks, among other things, to head off a wave of mass evictions once…

Rep. Laurie Jinkins (center) stands with former Speaker Frank Chopp (left) and Speaker Pro Tem John Lovick. Jinkins was selected as the first woman speaker of the Washington state House on Wednesday.

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Rep. Laurie Jinkins selected as first woman speaker in Washington history

Austin Jenkins

Washington House Democrats have selected Rep. Laurie Jinkins to serve as the state's first woman speaker of the House. The historic vote today in SeaTac…

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Tacoma Lawmaker Restricted From Contact With Staff Following Allegation

Austin Jenkins

An allegation against Washington state Rep. David Sawyer of Tacoma has led House Democrats to restrict his contact with staff.House Majority Leader Pat…

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Washington House Democrats Move Ahead With Budget Plan

Austin Jenkins

Washington House Democrats are moving forward with a plan to eliminate several tax exemptions, but they don’t yet have buy-in from Senate Republicans.The…

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Time Is Nearly Up For Washington Budget Deal

Austin Jenkins

Washington’s overtime legislative session ends at midnight on Tuesday. But there’s still no agreement on a state budget for the next two years.Over the…

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Washington House Democrats Abandon Some Taxes In 'Compromise' Offer

Austin Jenkins

Washington House Democrats have abandoned some proposed tax increases, but not others, in what they call a “significant compromise” budget offer to the…