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Budgets, initiative hearings in week 7 agenda of Washington’s legislative session
The legislative session in Washington is nearing its end, but lawmakers in Olympia still have a lot to do – like finalizing changes to the state's budget and deciding what to do with three voter initiatives.
Protesters march in Olympia to call for cease-fire in Gaza
Hundreds of protesters marched through the streets of Olympia, Washington, chanting and waving Palestinian flags near the capitol building on Saturday.
At least $1.6 million spent on Washington Capitol security
At least $1.6 million has been spent by the state and the Washington State Patrol over the past two weeks in costs related to security at the state Capitol, and that number is expected to climb
One person shot in violent protests in Washington state
Police in Olympia arrested one person Saturday afternoon following a shooting at a violent protest between two heavily armed groups near the Capital building.
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WA Legislature | Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler | General Hospital | Open Iftar
Lawmakers in Washington State are struggling to agree on a budget by deadline. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler reacts to Pres. Trumps budget. We hear from a local doctor has an issue with a soap opera, and about an effort to bring Muslims and non-Muslims together.
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Olympia And Salem Wind Down Sessions
The legislatures in Washington and Oregon are still struggling to pass the final bills of their respective sessions.