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WA House passes income tax after 24-hour debate

(The Center Square) – More than 24 hours after members of the Washington State House of Representatives began debate on an income tax on high earners, the legislation was passed out of said chamber on a 51-46 vote. Seven Democrats joined every Republican in opposing Senate Bill 6346, a 9.9% tax on annual incomes over $1 million, dubbed the “millionaire’s tax.” Republicans put up most of some 80 amendments to the bill, which were summarily

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WATCH: Marathon income tax debate continues on WA House floor

(The Center Square) – The longest floor session in Washington state legislative history continued late Tuesday afternoon as members of the House of Representatives debated amendments to a controversial income tax bill. As of 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, members were in hour 22, going nonstop on floor speeches for and against amendments, most of which were offered by Republicans and rejected by Democrats. Senate Bill 6346 would impose a 9.9% tax on personal adjusted gross household

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Spokane County eyes bodycam redaction fees amid footage requests from YouTubers

(The Center Square) – Obtaining body camera footage from the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office could soon cost a pretty penny under a fee proposed to the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday.​ Public Records Officer Tony Dinaro said the 78-cent fee per minute of redaction time is comparable to those charged by agencies across the state that have already implemented fees. An SCSO study found it takes five minutes of staff time to redact a

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Federal judge denies restraining order for media figures seeking press passes

(The Center Square) – A federal judge in Tacoma on Tuesday ruled that Washington state lawmakers were within their rights to decline press passes to media figures Brandi Kruse, Jonathan Choe and Ari Hoffman. Earlier this year, the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives declined to issue press credentials to the three that would have allowed them on the floor during the current 60-day legislative session that is set to adjourn on Thursday. House officials contend that

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