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State Lawmakers, Governor to Get a Pay Raise This Fall
And, no, they legally cannot refuse the bump.
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Relief From Car Tab Fees Runs Into a Legislative Jam
As a legislative inquisition into the taxing scheme for Sound Transit 3 gets under way, a question arises:…
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Fare Increases for State Ferries Likely This Fall
Washington State Ferries must generate $8.4 million in new revenue, according to the transportation operating budget.
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What Lawmakers Have Been Working On While Not Solving McCleary
This year’s motto could be: Don’t sweat the big stuff.
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Dems Want to Keep Trump Off the Ballot If He Doesn’t Release His Tax Returns
A group of legislators is asking the attorney general if such a thing is possible.
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Following Recent Layoffs, Two Bills Threaten Boeing Tax Break
The aerospace company has eliminated 7,500 Washington state jobs in the last year. If the layoffs continue, say…
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Key Sound Transit Deal Back on Track With Budget Agreement
Federal funding for the Lynnwood Link Extension will extend through September, at least.
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Pay Raises May Be on the Way for Governor, Lawmakers, and Judges
An independent commission is considering increases of 2 to 8 percent.
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Voter Access Helps Democrats. So Why Is a Republican Championing It?
It’s about democracy, not Democrats.
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Inslee Names New Department of Corrections Secretary
Can the new guy bring stability to a department that has had four leaders in the last two…
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Budget Deal Secures Pay Hike for State Troopers
With the state unable to fill vacancies due to low salaries, lawmakers hope the move will attract and…
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Lawmakers’ Special Session To-Do List Is More Than McCleary
Overtime begins today and there is a lot on the docket.
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There’s Plenty of Blame to Go Around for This Year’s Special Session
But when in doubt, just blame Sound Transit.
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Immigration Agency Puts ‘Shame’ Reports on Hold
The reports were intended to call out those who denied requests to detain individuals without a warrant.
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Democrats Advance Bill That Would Force Sound Transit to Alter License Tax
Diminished revenue would result in cuts to commuter rail and parking structures.
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A Tax Change State Lawmakers Can Love? It’s Now Up to GOP
At least one Republican representative thinks it could bear fruit.
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House Dems Propose Taxes on Wealthy, Businesses to Pay for Schools
Senate Republicans want to see the House commit to its $3 billion tax increase.
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Can Sound Transit Quell the Car Tab Fury?
We may get a look at their strategy at today’s board meeting.
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GOP Bashes Income Taxes and Unions, For Politics if Not for Policy
Sen. Dino Rossi seems to be setting the stage next fall’s special election.