Media outlets push for WA bill funding state-sponsored journalism
(The Center Square) - A Washington state bill filed last year and reintroduced this session would levy a tax... Read More.
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Public has its say at Senate hearing on controversial income tax legislation
(The Center Square) - Hundreds of people lined up Friday afternoon outside a public hearing in the Senate Ways... Read More.
WA Dems propose 3-cent sugar tax per fluid ounce of certain sweetened beverages
(The Center Square) - House Democrats proposed a sugar tax on Thursday that would impose another 3-cent charge per... Read More.
WA Dems file proposal requiring schools to provide excused absences for protesting
(The Center Square) - Two House Democrats proposed a bill on Thursday to provide excused absences upon advanced request... Read More.
Controversial WA income tax bill to get first public hearing Friday afternoon
(The Center Square) - More than 52,000 Washingtonians had signed in "con'' as of 8 a.m. Friday morning, ahead... Read More.
WA public records bill scraps task force, focuses only on school records
(The Center Square) - A Washington bill concerning public records requests advanced out of committee, but not before... Read More.
Senate advances bipartisan bill allowing cops to cite parked cars for expired tabs
(The Center Square) - Senate lawmakers advanced a proposal Thursday that would allow police to cite parked cars for... Read More.
Survey: More WA businesses considering leaving the state due to high taxes
(The Center Square) - The latest Association of Washington Business quarterly survey shows bad news on the economic front,... Read More.
Op-Ed: Taxing the future of Washington state
I am confident I speak for a majority of business owners in our state that we care deeply about... Read More.
WA Senate passes bill restricting access to voter data amid federal lawsuit
(The Center Square) - The Washington State Senate in a 29-19 vote passed legislation restricting access to voter registration... Read More.
WATCH: WA Superintendent wants income tax revenue to fund education priorities
(The Center Square) - Washington's top education official is getting behind majority Democrats push for an income tax on... Read More.
King County Councilmember Barón officially announces reelection bid
(The Center Square) - King County Councilmember Jorge L. Barón made it official on Thursday: He is running for... Read More.