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Stateline - Millionaire taxes gain steam as states face budget crunches

Stateline - Millionaire taxes gain steam as states face budget crunches

To Democratic state Sen. Noel Frame, the legislation brings the state’s regressive tax code more in line with Washington’s progressive politics. With no statewide income ...

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Washington State Standard - Why families caring for children with disabilities are suing Washington state

Washington State Standard - Why families caring for children with disabilities are suing Washington state

When it comes to support from the state, Thompson, like many parents providing care to disabled children, falls into a gap. Washington compensates parents providing care ...

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KING 5 - Ballard residents march to save voter-approved light rail extension

KING 5 - Ballard residents march to save voter-approved light rail extension

Hundreds of Seattle residents marched through Ballard on Sunday to protest potential cuts to a light rail extension voters approved nearly a decade ago, with elected ...

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WA State Standard - Winners, losers and takeaways from WA’s legislative session

WA State Standard - Winners, losers and takeaways from WA’s legislative session

Passage of the income tax is an indisputable win for Democrats eager to see Washington’s tax code rebalanced to tap wealthy residents for more cash, ...

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WA State Standard - Washington law will make it easier for state to distribute its abortion pill stockpile

WA State Standard - Washington law will make it easier for state to distribute its abortion pill stockpile

Washington earlier this year had to return 30,000 expiring doses from its abortion pill stockpile to the manufacturer. A state law signed Saturday seeks to ensure remaining ...

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WA State Standard - Income tax bill heads to WA governor for signature

WA State Standard - Income tax bill heads to WA governor for signature

Democratic state senators in Washington pushed a state income tax across the legislative finish line Wednesday after Republicans’ last-ditch attempt to derail it failed. On a ...

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WA State Standard - Data center tax break close to getting zapped by WA Legislature

WA State Standard - Data center tax break close to getting zapped by WA Legislature

As it stands, data center operators in most Washington counties do not pay the 6.5% sales tax on server equipment. That equipment is typically replaced ...

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Seattle Times - WA GOP senator uses slur on Senate floor, doubles down

Seattle Times - WA GOP senator uses slur on Senate floor, doubles down

A Republican state senator drew sharp backlash Wednesday after using a slur for people with intellectual disabilities during a Senate floor debate, prompting condemnation from ...

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Spokesman Review: Senate Democrats want to raise billions in revenue ahead of formal budget announcement

Spokesman Review: Senate Democrats want to raise billions in revenue ahead of formal budget announcement

OLYMPIA – Senate Democrats have unveiled a plan to raise billions of dollars amid a deep budget shortfall by taxing Washington’s wealthiest residents through what ...

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The Spokesman Review: Bill to designate clergy as mandatory reporters of abuse clears Washington Senate

The Spokesman Review: Bill to designate clergy as mandatory reporters of abuse clears Washington Senate

OLYMPIA – Washington would require clergy members to report incidents of child abuse or neglect under legislation to designate them as mandatory reporters cleared the ...

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