STATE

More than 6 states have passed, considering similar bills, executive orders
BY ED KOMENDA, ASSOCIATED PRESS | May 10, 2023 at 5:14 p.m.

ELECTIONS

WA Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz running for governor

Franz has led the department for 7 years

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GOVERNMENT

Inslee rolls back limitations on police chases

'Adjustments over time are needed,' he said

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GOVERNMENT

Washington state to decriminalize drugs unless lawmakers act

Inslee set special legislative session beginning May 16 to discuss

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GOVERNMENT

State funds arts, crisis care in Whatcom, Skagit

Budget includes new Pickford theater space

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ELECTIONS

State AG Bob Ferguson announces campaign for governor

Inslee announced Monday he won't seek 4th term

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GOVERNMENT

Legislature unanimously passes Nooksack adjudication bill

Environmental bills see success in state Legislature

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GOVERNMENT

Gov. Jay Inslee won't seek 4th term

Inslee the second governor elected to 3 consecutive terms

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HOUSING

New state laws pave way for more housing density

Bellingham must pivot on ADU rules

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INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS

State creates missing Indigenous people cold case unit

Bill passed unanimously in Legislature; signed by Inslee

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GOVERNMENT

New state gun law already faces federal court challenge

One law bans the sale of dozens of types of semi-automatic rifles

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GOVERNMENT

State funds $9M crisis center for Whatcom

Facility to serve people in mental health, substance use crises

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ENVIRONMENT

Bellingham waterfront gets $17.7M for cleanup

State grant to pay for Whatcom Waterway project

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HOUSING

Tenants Revolt hopes to propose local housing legislation

City Council will hear update on Bellingham's rental inspection program

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EDUCATION

Education bills will expand free meals, special ed funding

Whatcom schools to benefit