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    Sexual assault survivors push legislative change
    By Taylor McAvoy • March 9, 2018 3:00 pm

    Seeking systematic reforms, victims spoke up this legislative session.

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    New laws targeting sexual harassment await governor’s pen
    By Taylor McAvoy • March 9, 2018 7:00 am

    Four key bills targeting sexual harassment passed both chambers and were waiting to be signed by the Washington State governor…

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    Washington State set to expand abortion coverage
    By Taylor McAvoy • March 8, 2018 7:00 am

    With the governor’s signature, the Reproductive Parity Act will allow state funding for abortion and contraception services.

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    Legislature passes new protections for student newspapers
    Legislature passes new protections for student newspapers
    By Taylor McAvoy • March 8, 2018 7:00 am

    If signed, the new law will also protects student advisers who defend the free speech rights of student journalists.

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    Senators Phil Fortunato, R-Auburn, and Barbara Bailey, R-Oak Harbor, hosted a press conference on Wednesday to introduce their bills meant to increase school safety and mental health awareness. Photo by Taylor McAvoy
    Lawmakers introduce provision to allow guns in schools
    By Taylor McAvoy • March 1, 2018 7:00 am

    The bill would allow, but not require, adults to carry concealed weapons.

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    Lawmakers introduce new gun legislation late in session
    Lawmakers introduce new gun legislation late in session
    By Taylor McAvoy • February 28, 2018 7:00 am

    If passed, the new law would allocate money to schools for emergency response and raise the age required to purchase assault-style weapons.

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    Voluntary waiver of firearm rights is close to becoming law
    Voluntary waiver of firearm rights is close to...
    By Taylor McAvoy • February 26, 2018 3:00 pm

    The bill would allow those who feel they are at risk of suicide to add their name to a do-not-sell list.

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    Rep. Kristine Reeves, D-Federal Way, battled tears during the House floor debate on a bill to ban bump stocks, while her colleague Tana Senn, D- Mercer Island turned to comfort her. Photo by Taylor McAvoy
    Washington State moves closer to bump stock ban
    By Taylor McAvoy • February 26, 2018 7:00 am

    Before heading to the governor’s desk, the bill will return to the Senate for another vote.

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