WA House Finance Committee gives do-pass recommendation to three tax bills
(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 Substitute Senate Bill 5794 aims to eliminate certain
Seattle mayor orders update to city's climate plan
(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell issued an executive order to update the city’s climate action plan, with an emphasis on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. The executive order serves as the
Spokane approves first 'Ban the Address' ordinance in the country
(The Center Square) – In a historic 6-1 vote, Spokane is believed to be the first city in the nation to adopt a “Ban the Address” ordinance on Monday in hopes of getting folks off the streets
WATCH: Debate continues over WA bill to close Rainier School for people with disabilities
(The Center Square) – One of the most passionately debated pieces of legislation during this year’s session received another public hearing Tuesday in the House Appropriations Committee. Substitute Senate Bill 5393 aims to close Rainier School, a
KVI’s Ari Hoffman Invites You to the All in for Autism 5K Run/Walk
Talk Radio 570 invites you to lace up and show up for a cause that touches thousands of families in our community—the All in for Autism 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, April 27th at Bellevue Downtown Park. Joining
In the dead of night, WA House passes trio of tax hike bills
(The Center Square) – The Washington State House of Representatives approved three tax bills after midnight on Tuesday morning as part of a revenue-generating package to deal with a projected $16 billion operating budget shortfall over the
New Poll Shows Washington Voters Overwhelmingly Reject Democrat’s Higher Taxes
Washington voters are sending a clear message to lawmakers in Olympia: rein in spending, don’t raise taxes. New polling from the Napolitan News Service reveals strong opposition to proposed tax hikes, particularly those aimed at closing a
Spokane City Council shelves ordinance to reinstate Prop 1 – for now
(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 week. The high court said Proposition 1, which
Economist: Washington's property tax cap is holding the state back
(The Center Square) – An economist says removing Washington’s 1% property tax cap could help ease projected budget shortfalls at both the state and local levels. Washington faces a projected budget shortfall of up to $15 billion
WATCH: WA K-12 savings bill moves ahead sans amendment capping pay for superintendents
(The Center Square) – Legislation meant to implement K-12 savings and efficiencies is scheduled for a public hearing in the Senate Ways & Means Committee on Tuesday afternoon. House Bill 2050, which adjusts the monthly funding distribution