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Public comment period open for proposed Washington commercial livestock compensation rule changes

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is now accepting public comments on proposed changes to rules prescribing how the Department compensates commercial livestock producers for losses from wildlife depredations. One rule […]

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Connors warns housing bills could limit local control over homeless camping

Republicans are warning that two bills that passed a House committee Monday in Olympia could severely limit how cities address homeless encampments near schools and parks. Speaking Tuesday during a joint House-Senate Republican leadership media availability, House Republican Floor Leader […]

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Rep. Gloria Mendoza’s WSU Heritage Orchard Registry bill unanimously clears House committee

Legislation sponsored by Rep. Gloria Mendoza, R-Grandview, to preserve Washington’s rare and historic apple varieties unanimously passed the House Postsecondary Education and Workforce Committee today (Tuesday) on a 17-0 vote. With Mendoza’s leadership, the committee approved substitute language for House Bill 2525, […]