Senate advances bipartisan bill allowing cops to cite parked cars for expired tabs
(The Center Square) – Senate lawmakers advanced a proposal Thursday that would allow police to cite parked cars for expired tabs after several attempts from voters to cap annual registration fees at $30. According to a June
Survey: More WA businesses considering leaving the state due to high taxes
(The Center Square) – The latest Association of Washington Business quarterly survey shows bad news on the economic front, with 44% of business leaders saying they are considering moving their personal residence out of state and businesses
WA Senate passes bill restricting access to voter data amid federal lawsuit
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Senate in a 29-19 vote passed legislation restricting access to voter registration data, just over a month after the U.S. Attorney General’s Office filed a lawsuit alleging Washington Secretary of
WATCH: WA Superintendent wants income tax revenue to fund education priorities
(The Center Square) – Washington’s top education official is getting behind majority Democrats push for an income tax on Washington residents who earn more than a million dollars per year. Unveiled by Democrats this week, Senate Bill
Op-Ed: Taxing the future of Washington state
I am confident I speak for a majority of business owners in our state that we care deeply about our employees, the well-being of all Washingtonians, and the state’s long-term competitive advantage as a place to attract
King County Councilmember Barón officially announces reelection bid
(The Center Square) – King County Councilmember Jorge L. Barón made it official on Thursday: He is running for reelection. Jeanne Kohl-Welles retired from her position on the King County Council at the end of 2023 after
Sleazy Income Tax Scheme: Rep. Jim Walsh Says Democrats Ignore Voters and the Constitution
Washington State Rep and GOP Chair Jim Walsh (R-Aberdeen) is blasting Senate Bill 6346, the so called “Millionaire’s tax,” as a backdoor attempt to establish a state income tax, arguing it conflicts with both recent voter-approved policy
Spokane mayor offers support, criticism of controversial homelessness proposal
(The Center Square) – Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown signaled support on Thursday for a state proposal to limit the ability to enforce local camping bans, but raised concerns about how it could impact Spokane. Brown attended the
Eddie Bauer goes bankrupt, to close all stores after going all-in on wokeness
Op-Ed: Seven questions for lawmakers proposing an income tax for Washington state
Despite Washingtonians consistently and overwhelmingly rejecting income taxes and the Legislature in 2024 enacting I-2111 to prohibit state or local income taxes, some lawmakers in the Evergreen State are again pushing for an income tax this year.