WATCH: Councilman seeks to reduce Seattle mayor’s proposed transportation tax
(The Center Square) – Citing affordability concerns, Seattle City Councilman Bob Kettle wants to cut Mayor Katie Wilson’s plan to raise the Seattle sales tax by 0.15% to pay for more public transit services, such as more
Spokane car tab fees could double without voter approval
(The Center Square) – While a formal proposal has yet to reach the city council, Spokane is looking at doubling the $20 “car tab” fee that residents pay, and one official says it’s not a matter of
WATCH: Washingon small businesses signal bleak outlook for growth, hiring
(The Center Square) – The National Federation of Independent Business released a Washington-specific version of its monthly Small Business Economic Trends report on Tuesday, which shows the region below the national average in three important categories related
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson shuts off Stadium District crime cameras after World Cup
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has announced that the city has turned off the Stadium District’s closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, ending their operation immediately after the FIFA World Cup despite law enforcement crediting the cameras for helping to
WA Republicans urge Ferguson to suspend Climate Commitment Act as gas prices remain among highest in nation
A group of Republican state senators is calling on Gov. Bob Ferguson to convene a special legislative session to suspend Washington’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA) and the state’s low-carbon fuel standard, arguing the policies are unnecessarily driving
Pasco sends resolution opposing Washington’s new income tax to governor
(The Center Square) The Pasco City Council passed a resolution Monday formally opposing Washington state’s new 9.9% income tax on annual earnings over $1 million, and officials may go even further to ensure a similar provision doesn’t