Bill making WA's estate tax 'more progressive' gets a House public hearing
(The Center Square) – A bill “making the estate tax more progressive” in Washington state received a public hearing Tuesday in the House Finance Committee. House Bill 2019 is sponsored by Rep. Chipalo Street, D-Seattle. Republicans on
King County is monitoring over $200M in federal funding set to be used this year
(The Center Square) – King County’s budget leaders are beginning to monitor county departments’ federal funding allocations as uncertainty looms amid the Trump administration’s cuts to spending in attempting to downsize the federal government. King County Chief
Bill to raise lid on local WA school district levies moves forward
(The Center Square) – A bill that would increase the amount of local property tax collections allowed by school districts in Washington state passed the House Finance Committee on Tuesday. House Bill 1356, sponsored by Rep. Steve
Spokane officials sound alarm over election bill intended to align various races
(The Center Square) – Alarms are going off in Spokane as state lawmakers consider aligning elections at various levels despite concerns from high-profile officials. The Spokane City Council reviewed House Bill 1339 on Monday. If approved, the
Seattle City Council weighs if allowing housing near stadiums is a winning play
(The Center Square) – Proposed legislation to allow housing development near Seattle’s professional sports venues sparked some divisiveness during a recent committee meeting. Council Bill 120933 would amend the city’s land use code to allow for workforce
Expansion of gun-free zones bill draws praise from supporters, fire from opponents
(The Center Square) – Passions ran high at a Monday afternoon public hearing before the Senate Transportation Committee on a bill to expand gun-free zones in Washington state. Substitute Senate Bill 5098 would prohibit the carrying of
New bill would address Syrian terrorism threats
(The Center Square) – A new bill has been filed to enhance counterterrorism measures to respond to terrorism threats posed by Syria as a House committee report highlights Islamic jihad threats have only increased over the last
WA Sec. of State opposes bill to add requirements for initiative signatures
Washington Secretary of State, Steve Hobbs, a Democrat, is speaking out against a bill in the Olympia Legislature that would more strictly invalidate voter signatures on statewide initiatives. Hobbs tells KVI, “If you print your name and
Washington bill seeks to regulate the use of driverless vehicle on state roads
(The Center Square) – A bill introduced in the Washington State Legislature this session seeks to address concerns over the presence of driverless vehicles on the road and whether they should be allowed to operate with no
Op-Ed: Washington considers imposing mileage tax
Washington State lawmakers have once again introduced a pay-per-mile tax. House Bill 1921 and Senate Bill 5726 would impose a vehicle miles traveled tax (VMT) of 2.6 cents per mile in response to an increase in electric