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GOP Senators Continue Quest to Slash Car Tab Fees
Legislation passed Tuesday lowers the tax rate from 1.1 percent to 0.5 percent and requires Sound Transit to…
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State Agencies Prep for ‘Unlikely’ Government Shutdown
More than 60,000 public employees have been notified of a potential layoff.
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With a Shutdown Looming, State Lawmakers Consider Their Options
“It is really just a math problem.”
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Boeing Saved $242 Million Through Tax Breaks in 2016
But Washington state labor leaders say the aerospace giant isn’t keeping up its end of the bargain.
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High School Graduation Testing Rules Stymie State Lawmakers
Would-be graduates wait in limbo while Republicans and Democrats stand their ground.
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Prepping for a Government Shutdown Is the New Normal in Olympia
For the third straight budget year, things are coming down to the wire.
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A Divided Legislature Pushes Into Second Special Session
“They have a lot of work to do. They have a long way to go to reach consensus.”
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As Special Session Comes to a Close, Very Little Accomplished
State lawmakers failed to pass a budget or find an answer for McCleary.
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Eyman Calls AG’s Lawsuit Over Finances Politically Motivated
The conservative political activist says Bob Ferguson “consistently opposed” his ballot measures.
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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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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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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.