(The Center Square) – As Tuesday afternoon fell across Western Washington, the skies darkened and heavy rain again poured down on a saturated landscape unable to handle even more precipitation, which had already resulted in historic flooding throughout the region.
(The Center Square) – Republican lawmakers proposed a plan Tuesday that could restore access to the Fairfax Bridge “as soon as possible” after the state shut down the gateway to Mount Rainier last April.
(The Center Square) – House and Senate Republicans say they have a “front row seat to a train wreck” next month as the Legislature prepares to fill a $2 billion state deficit with more taxes amid record spending.
(The Center Square) – Some Washington state Republicans have come out against a statewide payroll tax unveiled earlier this week by Rep. Shaun Scott, a member of the Seattle Democratic Socialists of America since 2017.
(The Center Square) – Seattle is pushing for a state-level backstop to help fund immigrant services and other top priorities as the Trump administration escalates federal immigration enforcement nationwide.
(The Center Square) – Facing a “fiscal cliff,” the Spokane Valley City Council voiced concerns about the Legislature’s ongoing deficit with state lawmakers on Monday, who say more tax hikes are on the way.
(The Center Square) – A recent survey found that 65% of employers now report taxes as their biggest concern following the largest increase in state history, with the majority passing costs onto customers.
(The Center Square) – With less than two weeks before the general election, two candidates for one of the most closely watched races in Washington state are sharing their views on taxes, parental rights and the protection of girls in sports.
(The Center Square) – Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson acknowledges the challenges that he and state lawmakers face regarding the 2026 supplemental budget due to slowing revenue growth, increased costs and reductions in federal funding.
(The Center Square) – Despite concerns about the impact of the proposed tax, the Seattle City Council is poised to approve a 0.1% public safety sales tax next week, even as city leaders brace for a projected revenue shortfall later this month.
