Baltimore takes the top spot as the nation’s dirtiest city: study
Seattle’s $18M plan to help developers – by charging them more first
(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council is considering increasing infrastructure fees so that the city can help developers cover the cost of installing critical water mainline infrastructure. The Seattle Public Utilities Department says it needs
House advances overhauled transportation bill that hikes gas tax, funds electric buses
(The Center Square) – Washington state drivers could soon see a 6 cents per gallon jump at the pump as part of a revamped transportation funding bill that got a do-pass recommendation out of executive session in
WA hikes hunting, fishing fees 38% — first increase since 2011
(The Center Square) – For the first time in over a decade, families that hunt and fish to put food on the table will see the price of that license increase on July 1 — a 38%
WATCH: Debate continues after WA amendments dealing with transgender athletes fail
(The Center Square) – A few days after the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association decided not to approve two advisory-only amendments to ban transgender student-athletes from competing against girls, Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal said the
What More Will Olympia Democrats Tax?
Washington State Representative Peter Abbarno (R) joined The Morning Ride to discuss the many ways Olympia Democrats are raising taxes on Washingtonians—covering everything from property taxes to marriage licenses.
Tapped out: Proposed beer taxes could leave WA breweries at breaking point
(The Center Square) – A bill introduced in the Washington State House of Representatives earlier this month would increase taxes on breweries across the state, potentially pushing many beer production facilities to the brink as lawmakers seek
House Democrats advance $18B in revenue proposals as session winds down
(The Center Square) – With only days to fill a $16 billion hole, House Democrats advanced three bills on Wednesday that could raise more than $18 billion if the Senate passes them before Monday. The legislative session
Sound Transit taxes have generated more than $20 billion in almost 30 years
(The Center Square) – In 1996, voters within the Sound Transit District voted to approve “Sound Move,” which imposed a variety of local taxes to fund the construction of public transit such as bus lines, commuter trains