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× With 1 in 5 lobbyists coming from state service, Washington lawmakers hear bill to restrict revolving door By Joseph O’Sullivan, The Seattle Times Published: January 28, 2021, 2:12pm Share: As they consider creating a waiting period for high-ranking public servants who want to become lobbyists, Washington lawmakers get to watch Olympia’s revolving door spin right before their eyes. Even as a handful of lawmakers re-upped their longshot bid this month to create a one-year “cooling-off” period, the latest revolving-door example emerged from Gov. Jay Inslee’s office. ...

COVID-19 poses greater risk of death, hospitalization for pregnant people: A new study from Washington state shows that pregnant patients are at a higher risk for serious illness and hospitalization if they catch coronavirus. The Seattle Times reports that the COVID-19 mortality rate for pregnant patients is 13 times higher than non-pregnant people of similar ages. Keep an eye out: Gov. Jay Inslee is expected to announce new adjustments to public-health metrics that will allow for some "additional flexibility" around reopening during the pandemic. Details are vague, but doesn't this sorta s...