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Mass shootings renew interest in banning high-capacity magazines in WA
A new speaker of the House in Olympia could mean action next year, but an assault weapons ban is probably still off the table.
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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Not waiting on Inslee: Seattle council member launches run for attorney general
Seattle City Councilmember Lorena González says she's pursuing the job of state attorney general. Meanwhile, a GOP state senator says he'll run for governor.
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Last-minute registration, voting with a disability and more you need to know before Tuesday's election
Same-day voter registration is now a thing in Washington. Meanwhile, people with physical impairments can get help filling out their ballots.
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WA is about to get its first female House speaker
House Democrats will be picking a new leader for the first time in 20 years. The person chosen will take over from former Speaker Frank Chopp, D-Seattle.
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Pramila Jayapal says impeachment proceedings against Trump have already begun
As more of her colleagues join her call for an impeachment inquiry, the Seattle Democrat says the process is already underway.