In Washington politics, is it really Seattle’s state now?
Right-wing and wealthy interests have long whipped up anti-Seattle sentiments and used them to their advantage. Now, they may be losing their grip.
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House Speaker Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma, left, and Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig, D-Spokane, take part in the AP Legislative Preview, Jan. 9, 2020, at the Capitol in Olympia. (Ted S. Warren/AP)
The Washington state Legislature wrapped up an eventful session last week, passing a raft of major legislation on everything from climate change and child care to policing and progressive taxation. Just how major are these accomplishments, and what do they portend for Washington state politics?