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OLYMPIA — A revised version of rent stabilization legislation, House Bill 1217, was proposed by a conference committee of House and Senate members Thursday. The bill could potentially be voted on as soon as Friday evening. The proposed compromise would cap rent increases at 7% plus inflation or 10%, whichever is less, while preserving much of the policy from earlier ...

OLYMPIA — Gov. Bob Ferguson signed legislation to improve access to birth control Tuesday.   Senate Bill 5498, sponsored by Sen. Emily Alvarado (D-West Seattle), ensures people can access a one-year supply of birth control upon initial prescription. Current state law requires insurance to cover a full year of birth control on refills, but does not cover ...

SEATTLE – Emily Alvarado (D-West Seattle) was selected by the King County Council Tuesday to replace former Sen. Joe Nguyễn, who was recently selected to lead the Washington State Department of Commerce. Alvarado was sworn into office shortly after.  “I’m honored to step into this new role and continue to serve my community,” Alvarado said. “Let’s get to ...