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Governor vetoes controversial public records bill
Behind-the-scenes deal negotiated by the governor’s office between lawmakers and media organizations
Josh Kelety
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State legislators rewrite statute to exempt their records from public disclosure
In votes with veto-proof wide margins, state Legislators made themselves exempt from public records disclosure laws.
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Lawmakers go into damage control with backlash over public records bill
Legislators try to frame bill as a win for open government, opponents hope for veto
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Carbon tax plan advances in the state Senate
A tax on carbon emissions proposed by Governor Jay Inslee has taken a big step forward. On Feb.…