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Advisory committee prepares recommendations as lawmaker worries abuse survivors being excluded - Wed, 07 Oct 2026 PST

OLYMPIA – An advisory committee is expected to finalize a report this week outlining ways the state can reduce its ballooning lawsuit payouts and liability.

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