WA House and Senate come to compromise on rent stabilization proposal

Nearly 1 in 5 CT lawmakers are landlords. Could that affect policy?

Editor’s note: We are now offering an audio version of our Sunday features. To access, click on the player above. Nearly 1 in 5 Connecticut lawmakers are also landlords, far outweighing the number of renters in the General Assembly, according to an analysis by The Connecticut Mirror of the most recent financial disclosure reports. While the majority of the 187 members of the state’s Legislature are property owners, the CT Mirror’s review shows t…

Procedural snag delays votes on bill to cap Washington state rent increases

Democrats were moments away from passing a cap on residential rent increases off the Washington state Senate floor Friday night. But a challenge from the Senate Republican leader, upheld by the lieutenant governor, is forcing a delay. The issue amounts more to a do-over than a derailment. Democrats are now poised to vote on House Bill 1217 on Sunday, the last scheduled day of the legislative session. The move from Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, l…

Comment: Meaningful law on rent requires bill’s earlier version

HeraldNet.com HeraldNet.com - Everett and Snohomish County news from The Daily Herald in Everett, Washington As lawmakers seek a deal, rent stabilization should keep a 7 percent cap and apply to single homes. Comment: Meaningful law on rent requires bill’s earlier version Wire Service

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Washington lawmakers reach compromise on rent control bill

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Democrats in Washington's House and Senate have reached a compromise on a divisive rent control bill. They have until April 27 to pass it before the legislative session ends.

WA House and Senate come to compromise on rent stabilization proposal

The House and the Senate have come to a compromise on sticking points between the two chambers. The bill could be voted on as soon as Friday evening.