New year, new Washington laws, new legislative session
From new transportation fees to requirements for closed captions in movie theaters, you might have already noticed the effects of several new laws and taxes with a January 1 start date.
And we’re about to begin a new legislative session on Monday, January 12th.
In Olympia, lawmakers are facing a yawning budget shortfall and uncertain funding from the federal government.
We review the new laws we need to follow and preview the upcoming session.
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- Jake Goldstein-Street, reporting, Washington State Standard
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Gerrymander Washington state? Democrats want to talk about it - KUOW
- These new laws and taxes take effect in Washington state on Jan. 1 - Washington State Standard
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