Op-Ed: Washington state is blowing up its no-income-tax advantage
They really did it. Washington lawmakers are blowing up what was left of the state's competitive advantage by adopting... Read More.
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State lawmakers save Spokane taxpayers $15M with glide path to climate mandate
(The Center Square) - The Legislature passed a bill Wednesday that gives Spokane another four years to comply with... Read More.
Downtown Seattle Association head says city taxes are causing job losses
(The Center Square) - Downtown Seattle Association President & CEO Jon Scholes said Wednesday night that the Emerald City's... Read More.
WA Senate Republicans unable to stop income tax bill now headed to governor’s desk
(The Center Square) - Democrats in the Washington State Senate have given final approval to an income tax bill... Read More.
WATCH: Business leaders fear mass exodus following House income tax vote
(The Center Square) - The day after majority party Democrats in the Washington State House of Representatives passed, after... Read More.
Spokane Valley to challenge state parking mandates with $100K study
(The Center Square) - Spokane Valley officials are hoping to avoid new state parking mandates aimed at reducing housing... Read More.
WA Court of Appeals upholds ‘legislative privilege’ to withhold internal records
(The Center Square) - The Washington State Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of the state Legislature's claim... Read More.
Op-Ed: A democracy worthy of its people
This legislative session has been difficult. I have submitted written testimony, signed in support or opposition to numerous bills,... Read More.
Trade uncertainty with Canada, Iran war threaten freight volume at Port of Seattle
(The Center Square) - Port of Seattle Commission President Ryan Calkins said that he is concerned that a massive... Read More.
WA House passes income tax after 24-hour debate
(The Center Square) - More than 24 hours after members of the Washington State House of Representatives began debate... Read More.
WATCH: Marathon income tax debate continues on WA House floor
(The Center Square) - The longest floor session in Washington state legislative history continued late Tuesday afternoon as members... Read More.
Spokane County eyes bodycam redaction fees amid footage requests from YouTubers
(The Center Square) - Obtaining body camera footage from the Spokane County Sheriff's Office could soon cost a pretty... Read More.