From new transportation fees to requirements for closed captions in movie theaters, you might have already noticed the effects of several new laws and taxes with a January 1 start date. 

And we’re about to begin a new legislative session on Monday, January 12th. 

In Olympia, lawmakers are facing a yawning budget shortfall and uncertain funding from the federal government. 

We review the new laws we need to follow and preview the upcoming session.

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• Jake Goldstein-Street, reporting, Washington State Standard

RELATED LINKS

• Gerrymander Washington state? Democrats want to talk about it - KUOW
  
• These new laws and taxes take effect in Washington state on Jan. 1 - Washington State Standard 

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