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WA set to become 10th state to ban assault-style weapons

caption: Washington Gov. Jay Inslee delivers his annual State-of-the-State address, Jan. 10, 2023.
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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee delivers his annual State-of-the-State address, Jan. 10, 2023.
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Lawmakers have passed a measure that would ban the sale of assault-style weapons in Washington state. It takes effect as soon as it's signed by the governor.

KUOW's Kim Malcolm speaks with Gov. Jay Inslee about the passage of H.B. 1240.

Listen to the interview by clicking the play button above.

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