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We know presidential hopeful Jay Inslee cares about climate change. But what else?
From legalizing weed to protecting immigrants, Washington's governor has laid out an agenda he hopes will appeal to progressive voters.
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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Is it time for WA to give ranked-choice voting a shot?
Some lawmakers say it could make for less divisive politics. Others remain wary, based on Pierce County’s past experience with the alternative voting method.
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Could WA drivers finally learn the zipper merge?
A lawmaker's plan would require drivers to learn how to merge, which could mean less road rage and traffic.
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WA lawmakers want to make tampons cheaper by cutting 'pink tax'
There is support for the change, but lawmakers aren't sure how to pay for it.
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Public-records debate in Olympia may be decided in court
A bill that would have let legislators dodge some requirements of Washington's Public Records Act has been declared dead. But the conversation is far from over.