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Back to SearchWeekend Edition | Tax Bills in Olympia & Seattle’s Debate Over Taxing the Rich
Episode 289
(The Center Square) – Seattle officials are weighing new progressive taxes as debate swirls over whether they would help or hurt the city’s already slumping revenue streams. On April 16, Seattle City…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Spokane City Council Shelves Ordinance to Reinstate Prop 1 – For Now
Episode 288
(The Center Square) – Despite overwhelming support, the Spokane City Council voted Monday against reinstating a public camping ban after the Washington State Supreme Court invalidated the law last we…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
WA House Finance Committee Gives Do-Pass Recommendation to Three Tax Bills
Episode 287
(The Center Square) – With the session winding down, the House Finance Committee on Tuesday advanced three tax bills out of executive session, giving them a do-pass recommendation. Engrossed Substitu…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Seattle’s Slumping Revenue Reignites Debate Over Taxing the Rich
Episode 286
(The Center Square) – Seattle officials are weighing new progressive taxes as debate swirls over whether they would help or hurt the city’s already slumping revenue streams. On April 16, Seattle City…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Weekend Edition | WA Senate Passes Bill That Partly Revises Parents’ Bill of Rights Initiative
Episode 285
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Senate on Friday approved Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1296, one of this session’s most controversial and divisive pieces of legislation, on a 30-19 part…
Published on 8 months ago
WA Senate Passes Bill Regulating Presence of Out-Of-State National Guard
Episode 284
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Senate has passed a bill previously approved by the House of Representatives that would prohibit governors of other states from sending their National Guard…
Published on 8 months ago
Seattle Mayor Orders Belt-Tightening in Wake of Projected $241M Revenue Shortfall
Episode 283
(The Center Square) – Seattle is bracing for major spending cuts after a new revenue forecast shows revenues over the next two years, not including grants and transfers, are expected to be $241.5 mil…
Published on 8 months ago
WA Legislature Passes Bill Eliminating Medical Debt From Consumer Credit Reports
Episode 282
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Legislature passed a bill on Wednesday that could offer significant relief to people drowning in medical debt, but critics warn it may drive up costs for ev…
Published on 8 months ago
Weekend Edition | WA Senate Votes to Set a 10% Limit on Annual Rent Increases
Episode 281
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Senate on Thursday approved a 10% cap plus the consumer price index on annual rent increases, drastically changing a House of Representatives version of the…
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
Critics Warn WA Bill Could Raise Gas Prices by 40 Cents by 2031
Episode 280
(The Center Square) – The Senate Ways & Means Committee voted to advance a bill revising Washington state’s Clean Fuel Standard law amid concerns among critics who warn that the expedited schedule co…
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago