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(The Center Square) – Energy bills shot up by 12% this year for Puget Sound Energy customers due to the state-approved recovery of costs related to Climate Commitment Act compliance, expanding clean energy portfolios, and critical grid reliability investments. That’s nothing, compared to what the utility is asking for in a new three-year rate change plan. PSE is asking the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission to approve its plan to increase its electric bill rates
(The Center Square) – Spokane Public Library Director Andrew Chanse warned Thursday that residents will see visible service reductions in 2027 unless local officials increase ongoing support or voters pass a significantly larger levy — his finance director said it could be 328% or more above the current rate. SPL consists of eight libraries and five 24/7 kiosks, with over 1 million annual visits and 90,000 hours of meeting room time. The last time residents
(The Center Square) – With end of the legislative session a week away, it appears that Democrats lack the votes, at least for now, to pass their income tax bill in the House of Representatives. Senate Bill 6346, which would impose a 9.9% tax on income over $1 million, passed the Senate on Feb. 16. Some Democratic members are holding back on endorsing the proposed income tax, waiting to see if a new version of
(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson on Wednesday announced a plan to create 1,000 new shelter beds and emergency housing by the end of the year to deal with the city’s homelessness crisis. The plan, which is subject to the approval of the city council, calls for more shelters for the unhoused, as well as allowing existing facilities to house more people. It remains to be seen whether members of the city council
