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Sexual assault survivors push legislative change
Seeking systematic reforms, victims spoke up this legislative session.
Taylor McAvoy
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New laws targeting sexual harassment await governor’s pen
Four key bills targeting sexual harassment passed both chambers and were waiting to be signed by the Washington…
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Legislature passes new protections for student newspapers
If signed, the new law will also protects student advisers who defend the free speech rights of student…
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Washington State set to expand abortion coverage
With the governor’s signature, the Reproductive Parity Act will allow state funding for abortion and contraception services.
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Lawmakers introduce provision to allow guns in schools
The bill would allow, but not require, adults to carry concealed weapons.
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Lawmakers introduce new gun legislation late in session
If passed, the new law would allocate money to schools for emergency response and raise the age required…
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Voluntary waiver of firearm rights is close to becoming law
The bill would allow those who feel they are at risk of suicide to add their name to…
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Washington State moves closer to bump stock ban
Before heading to the governor’s desk, the bill will return to the Senate for another vote.
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Proposal to eliminate the death penalty passes the Senate
After passionate floor debate, the bill moves to the House.
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Washington may soon teach sexual abuse prevention in schools
The State Legislature is considering training aimed at improving child safety.
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State legislators look to “ban the box”
The House of Representatives votes to end questioning criminal history on job applications.
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Bill expanding wrongful death actions passes the Senate
The bill would do away with a law that opponents say is antiquated and xenophobic.
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Lawmakers consider a plan to help homeless college students
In addition to education, the program would help students find housing and provide meal plans and stipends for…
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Proposed bill would provide free college tuition to some students
The Evergreen Free College Program being called for would benefit both middle-income and low-income students.
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Lawmaker pitches vocational scholarships at rural community colleges
The bill would provide assistance for residents that make less than 70 percent of the state median income.
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Program before lawmakers could strengthen mental health crisis response
The aim is to provide those in need with services instead of jail time.
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Proposed law would make tampons free for some college students
The bill would ensure that those with low incomes can have access to clean products, say proponents.
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A bill before lawmakers would outlaw concealed carry on private property
Opponents say that such a move would undermine the safety and rights of gun owners.
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Students lobby for state funded tuition grants
University of Washington students from the Bothell, Seattle, and Tacoma campuses met with lawmakers on Monday to lobby…
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Affirmative action could make a comeback in Washington State
Two decades after a voter-approved initiative made the practice illegal, legislators are calling for a reversal.