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Cobb Officials Say They Understand Concern In Case Of Young Man Found Hanging From Tree In Park, Reiterate ‘No Indicators’ Of Foul Play

Cobb County officials have ruled the death of 21-year-old Kyle Bassinga a suicide, and have stated that there are no indicators of foul play, though the investigation is ongoing and more information will be released when the family has been informed.

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Lawmakers Advance Bill To Limit Local Restrictions On Supportive Housing

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Domestic Workers Bill Of Rights Heads To Governor’s Desk After Bipartisan Passage

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LCB Seizes Illegal Cannabis Products At Unlicensed Tacoma Operation

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Why Washington Should Pause SB 5981—and Refocus 340B on Patients

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Lawmakers Advance Bill To Limit Local Restrictions On Supportive Housing

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Legislature Passes Bill to Strengthen Washington’s Vaccine Decision-Making Authority

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Lawmakers Advance Bill To Limit Local Restrictions On Supportive Housing

In a bid to address the pressing shortage of affordable housing across Washington, state Rep. Strom Peterson has introduced legislation aimed at prohibiting cities and counties from banning Shelters, Transitional, Emergency, and Permanent Supportive (STEP) housing in non-industrial zones.

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Why Washington Should Pause SB 5981—and Refocus 340B on Patients

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Washington state legislators are urged to address the misuse of the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program, which has been co-opted by major hospital chains for profit rather than aiding vulnerable patients with discounted medications.