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Top 10 Stories: Deadly Use of Force Law, Sales Tax Credit, and Evictions

Your weekly dose of top political stories.

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Democratic Lawmakers Push a Sales Tax Exemption for Low-Income Households

State lawmakers already approved this program in 2008—but then the recession hit. It was never fully funded.

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7 Questions Answered About Seattle's Fight Against Eviction

Seattle City Council members say they plan to combat the "eviction crisis."

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Lisa Herbold Still Hates the Streetcar

The $285.8 million price tag and $65.3 million shortfall could be her best chance to kill the project.

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Governor Signs Off on Changes to New Deadly Force Law

Legislators needed a two-thirds majority vote to change an initiative passed by voters.

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State of the Union Guests: Who Are Our Lawmakers Inviting?

Washington's Democratic congressional delegates are sending a message.

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Sawant Wants to Change Hiring Process for Human Services Director

The council member blocked mayor Jenny Durkan's appointment choice in committee, demanding instead a different way to hire for the role.

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Did the State Get It Wrong on the Viaduct?

Carmageddon didn't happen. Why?

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Should Washington Ditch a "Tampon Tax"? Here's Why It's Complicated.

Council member Teresa Mosqueda wants Seattle to lead by exempting menstrual products from the sales tax.

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Viaduct Celebrations Make Way for New SR 99 Tunnel

Seattle pays homage to the Alaskan Way Viaduct and welcomes its replacement.

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Top 10 Stories: Super Tuesday, Schultz, and Homegrown Weed

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Washington Could Move Up Its Presidential Primary Date

Will this state's vote finally matter in 2020?

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Lisa Herbold Is Running for Re-Election

The City Hall veteran says she's not done yet.

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What to Know About Seattle's Education Levies

Look out for your February special election ballot. Then vote.

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Advocates Call for State Protections Against Eviction

A new study published by Washington Community Action Network surveyed more than 800 tenants about their experiences with rental housing.

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Former Police Chief Is Running for Seattle City Council

Jim Pugel built a reputation as an early supporter of police reform.

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Seattle City Council Freezes Redevelopment on Mobile Home Parks

Residents of Halcyon Mobile Home Park feared evictions when the property went up for sale.

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Democratic Party Cries Foul over Howard Schultz's Potential 2020 Run

The former Starbucks chairman told CBS he would run as an independent.

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Top 10 Stories: Council Members' Re-Election Bids, Inslee's 2020 Aspirations,...

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Rides on King County Water Taxi Tripled Last Week

West Seattle commuters are discovering that there's a thing called a water taxi, and it is good.

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