Spokane continues debate on sales tax increase for public safety needs
(The Center Square) - Spokane city officials are considering a proposed 0.1% sales tax increase expected to generate between $4.5 million and $6 million... Read More.
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WA DOR warned income tax provisions could ‘cause political and optics issues’
(The Center Square) - Washington Department of Revenue officials warned during the legislative session that provisions in the proposed income tax could present not... Read More.
Op-Ed: Taxpayer money for government employee compensation demands real transparency
Multiple Washington school districts recently reached tentative bargaining agreements, and an October 1 deadline looms for unionized state government employees to submit ratified contracts... Read More.
Record Washington diesel prices strain local businesses, drive up costs
(The Center Square) - Washington's average diesel price hit a record $7.47 per gallon Wednesday, while the Tri-Cities reached an even higher $7.53 per... Read More.
WATCH: Union urges lawmakers to curb influencers amid daycare fraud coverage
(The Center Square) - Days after a social media post went viral detailing potential daycare fraud in the Seattle area, one of Washington's public... Read More.
Seattle to ban AI grocery pricing amid warnings law could increase costs
(The Center Square) - An ordinance passed by the Seattle City Council will ban large grocery store chains from using customer data and AI... Read More.
Eastern Washington housing more affordable, but most still priced out of market
(The Center Square) - Eastern Washington remains one of the more attainable parts of Washington for homebuyers, but a new housing report and local... Read More.
Seattle mayor’s proposed budget increases public safety spending, no new taxes
(The Center Square) - Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson proposed no new business taxes in her budget plan for next year, instead closing an estimated... Read More.
Spokane seeks $4.6M in state parks grants as lawmakers face budget pressure
(The Center Square) - The City of Spokane is seeking more than $4.6 million in state grants for three park projects, with officials arguing... Read More.
Yakima Republicans look to turn Lincoln Dinner enthusiasm into November turnout
(The Center Square) - More than 300 people gathered Saturday night for the Yakima County Republican Party's annual Lincoln Day Dinner, but party chairman... Read More.
