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22 Jan
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Spokesman-Review: Rent stabilization bill moves through first committee as Senate begins consideration

OLYMPIA – Legislation to establish a rent cap in Washington passed the House Housing Committee this week, as lawmakers in the Senate once again begin to weigh more tenant protections. On Monday, the House committee approved the bill during an ...

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13 Jan
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News Tribune: Rent increases in WA could get capped at 7% under latest push by Democratic lawmakers

Housing affordability is a big concern among Washingtonians who feel crushed under the weight of inflation and skyrocketing rents. It’s why Democratic lawmakers this session are again trying to limit annual rent hikes to no more than 7%. State Sen. ...

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10 Jan
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Washington State Standard: Washington lawmakers revive plan for state cap on rent increases

Democratic state lawmakers are again pushing a proposal to restrict rent hikes across Washington. Despite the rent cap bill’s dramatic failure last session, backers say its prospects this year are better given new lawmakers, revamped legislative committees and growing public support. The road ...

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