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Bill targeting public records access consigned to 'X-file'
OLYMPIA—A controversial bill that would have allowed local agencies to prioritize how they fulfill public records requests is dead. House Bill 2576, which drew criticism from open-government proponents, but had strong support f... — Updated 3/10/2016
Marijuana retailers, producers fear public records requirement compromises privacy, safety
OLYMPIA—When he entered the marijuana industry a little more than a year ago, Jim Mullen said he wanted to help dismantle stigmas surrounding pot. The co-owner of The Herbery — two marijuana shops in Vancouver — Mullen is one o... — Updated 2/11/2016
House bill limits public records requests
OLYMPIA—Lawmakers are looking to modify the Public Records Act in an effort to help agencies that claim they’re burdened by overly broad and massive public records requests. House Bill 2576 would give agencies the power to limit th... — Updated 2/4/2016