Questions raised about Starbucks tax incentive
(The Center Square) - The Tennessee State Funding Board greenlighted a $30 million Fast Track Grant to Starbucks for... Read More.
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Ethics Board to determine whether to continue Rep. Simmons’ ethics investigation
(The Center Square) - Washington's Legislative Ethics Board will determine whether an investigation into a complaint against Rep. Tarra... Read More.
Seattle City Council approves temporary housing expansion plan
(The Center Square) - The Seattle City Council approved Mayor Katie Wilson's plan Tuesday to increase the capacity of... Read More.
Spokane County libraries eye tax hike as reserves grow despite falling levy rate
(The Center Square) - The Spokane County Library District has placed a tax hike on the August ballot, despite... Read More.
WATCH: Seattle councilman wants new approach to dealing with Starbucks job losses
(The Center Square) - Seattle City Councilman Rob Saka said Tuesday that he's concerned about Starbucks moving jobs from... Read More.
WATCH: UW professor says WA Ecology drought declaration is ‘demonstrably false’
(The Center Square) - University of Washington Professor of Atmospheric Sciences Cliff Mass says the Washington Department of Ecology... Read More.
WATCH: Support grows for WA income tax repeal as more join effort
(The Center Square) - A week after Let's Go Washington launched an initiative campaign aimed at repealing the newly... Read More.
Pasco to spend $70k addressing illegal taco, fruit stands in Tri-Cities
(The Center Square) - Pasco is launching a six-month enforcement effort to tackle illegal street vendor activity under a... Read More.
Watch: Chief Justice declines comment on AGO emails about millionaire tax referendum
(The Center Square) - Washington State Supreme Court Chief Justice Debra Stephens declined to comment on communications obtained... Read More.
Starbucks laying off 252 more Seattle employees
(The Center Square) - A new state regulatory filing on Monday revealed that Starbucks is laying off 252 more... Read More.
WATCH: Architect of WA’s income tax test case defends collaboration with AG’s office
(The Center Square) - For the first time since The Center Square obtained exclusive documents revealing how Democratic supporters... Read More.
Spokane considers authorizing another $650K to defend city against six lawsuits
(The Center Square) - Facing several lawsuits, the Spokane City Council will consider authorizing another $650,000 for outside defense... Read More.