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(The Center Square) – A bill to institute a state income tax (SB 6346) has been on Gov. Bob Ferguson’s desk for five days, and he’s expected to sign it but opponents are gearing up for legal challenges once he does. Ferguson has 20 days from the time of delivery to act on the legislation, meaning it will likely be signed before April 2, 2026. Three key opponents of the income tax talked to The
(The Center Square) – Facing a $35 billion budget deficit, the 18 members of the Sound Transit Board of Directors made their case Wednesday for which segments of the unfinished light rail system should go forward and which should be delayed. Not unexpectedly, board members like Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, and Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin each argued for stations in their jurisdiction to completed as soon as possible. Wednesday’s retreat at an art museum in
(The Center Square) – Sheriff John Nowels warned Tuesday that if Spokane Valley stops relying on his deputies for its policing services, taxpayers will face higher costs to recreate the same level of service. The city’s policing contract with the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office is set to expire at the end of 2027, so both parties are looking for a path forward. The current model includes a settle-and-adjust process that city officials have said can
When the Washington Legislature passed the state’s new “Millionaires Tax,” Gov. Bob Ferguson called it historic. “It’s not too often in this line of work that you have a vote that’s truly historic, and by any definition, that’s what this was,” he said. He is right about one thing. It is historic. But it is historic for all the wrong reasons. Washington has operated under a clear constitutional principle meant to protect taxpayers from exactly
