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Back to SearchWashington Senate Adds CPL Exemption to Bill Banning Firearms at 5,300+ Locations
Episode 228
After Democrats pushed a bill last week to ban the possession of a firearm at more than 5,300 places, Republicans managed to add an exemption Thursda…
1 year, 2 months ago
Washington Hate Crime Bill Advances Through House Committee
Episode 227
A Washington House committee voted to advance a bill that would broaden the definition of a hate crime in the state, and remarks by a ranking committ…
1 year, 2 months ago
Weekend Edition | Inslee's Final State of the State & New Governor Ferguson
Episode 226
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Legislature’s Republican leadership found itself at a loss for words during a Wednesday press conference f…
1 year, 2 months ago
Inslee’s Final State of the State Address Touts Increased State Spending Since 2013
Episode 225
(The Center Square) – In his final State of the State address to the Legislature, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee touted the enormous increase in state sp…
1 year, 2 months ago
Bob Ferguson Sworn in as Washington Governor, Delivers Inaugural Address
Episode 224
(The Center Square) – A day after outgoing three-term Gov. Jay Inslee delivered his final State of the State address, Bob Ferguson was sworn in as th…
1 year, 2 months ago
Spokane Split Over Siting Homeless Services as More Prepare to Open Next Month
Episode 223
(The Center Square) – Spokane opened a new medical respite facility on Monday as part of its scattered-site homeless model, sparking support and crit…
1 year, 2 months ago
Seattle City Council Member Proposes Limits to Blast Ball Use for Crowd Control
Episode 222
(The Center Square) – Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore has announced proposed reforms to limit the Seattle Police Department’s use of blast bal…
1 year, 2 months ago
Critic: Washington Dept. Of Ecology Releasing ‘Out of Date’ Emissions Data on Climate Goals
Episode 221
(The Center Square) – Newly released emissions data from the Washington State Department of Ecology shows the state is behind on climate goals set by…
1 year, 2 months ago
Washington Democrats Leak $15 Billion Tax Increase Plans
Episode 220
(The Center Square) – Senate Democrats are asking their peers to help “spread that tax policy love around” as they hope to close a $16 billion shortf…
1 year, 2 months ago
Washington 2024 Year in Review: AG's Office Accusations, Budget Deficits, & More
Episode 219
The Center Square's Washington 2024 Year in Review including accusations of the AG's office using unethical practices, citizen led election initiativ…
1 year, 2 months ago