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Will WA ban high-capacity gun magazines in 2022?
Family members of mass shooting victims say the ban could save lives, but gun-rights groups remain opposed.
Melissa Santos
Melissa Santos is formerly a Crosscut staff reporter who covered state politics and the Legislature. She came to Crosscut from The Seattle Times editorial board, where she wrote columns and opinion pi
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$340M WA immigrant relief fund plagued by monthslong delays
Though state lawmakers approved the money last April to help undocumented immigrants, none has been distributed.
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WA redistricting panel admits it broke the law. What now?
A settlement will allow new congressional and legislative maps to stand, but the commission must make changes going forward.
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Washington state unveils $2.2 billion COVID relief plan
State lawmakers want to help struggling renters, small businesses and other people find a way back from the pandemic-induced economic downturn.
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WA indoor mask mandate to lift March 12 in light of CDC guidance
Mask requirements in Oregon and California will also be relaxed that day.