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They really did it. Washington lawmakers are blowing up what was left of the state’s competitive advantage by adopting an unconstitutional income tax. After a marathon all-night debate in the House lasting a record 24 hours, Senate Bill 6346 moved closer to Gov. Bob Ferguson’s desk by a 51-46 vote. The Senate quickly concurred with a 27-21 vote. In both chambers, several Democrats joined all Republicans in voting no. The governor previously said he would
(The Center Square) – The Legislature passed a bill Wednesday that gives Spokane another four years to comply with state climate mandates, saving local taxpayers an estimated $15 million through 2030. Spokane’s Waste-to-Energy facility would’ve become subject to the state’s Climate Commitment Act in 2027 if not for House Bill 2416. An official analysis says the carbon credits the region would have had to purchase to comply with the cap-and-invest program would have cost taxpayers
(The Center Square) – Downtown Seattle Association President & CEO Jon Scholes said Wednesday night that the Emerald City’s downtown area has lost 37,000 jobs in the last five years with city business taxes causing the losses. “We’re going in the wrong direction,” he told a crowd assembled for the State of Downtown annual program at the Seattle Convention Center. At the same time, he said, downtown Bellevue has seen a 12% job increase, including
(The Center Square) – Democrats in the Washington State Senate have given final approval to an income tax bill on Wednesday night, clearing a path for it to head for the governor’s desk for his expected signature. Senate Bill 6346 will put a nearly 10% tax on income north of $1 million a year, or combined household income above that threshold, to fund several programs, provide tax breaks for lower income families and bolster the
