‘It’s price fixing’: Washington leaders target rent algorithm companies with lawsuit, legislation
As Washington struggles with a shortage of affordable housing, leaders are going after tech companies they allege are ...
Unemployment benefits for striking workers being considered in Oregon, Washington
Lawmakers in Oregon and Washington are considering whether striking workers should receive unemployment benefits, following ...
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WA state Senate OKs gas tax hike and budget built on billions of new taxes
A divided Washington state Senate on Saturday approved a hike in the state’s gas tax and a two-year budget that hinges on ...
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Senate passes $78.5B Washington budget, sparking tax and service debates
The Washington Senate has approved a $78.5 billion operating budget plan designed to protect essential services and ...
Cantwell and top Senate Republican introduce bill to give Congress control over tariffs
As markets around the world reeled in response to sweeping tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington state led a bipartisan effort on Thursday to give Congress ...
Washington Legislature approves $15.2 billion transportation budget
The Washington State Legislature has approved a significant $15.2 billion transportation budget for the 2025–27 period, ...
Amazon, Alaska, Costco, Microsoft, Nordstrom asking Washington to skip payroll, wealth tax
Dozens of major companies have sent a letter to Washington's governor and state legislature to "review and revise" the tax and budget proposals.
WA State Senate passes bill to hike gas tax by 6 cents per gallon
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington State Senate voted on Saturday to pass a bill that would increase taxes on gas by six cents.
Puget Sound commerce leaders denounce state’s proposed ‘kamikaze economic policy’
Puget Sound-based commerce organizations are strongly urging state lawmakers not to raise taxes on businesses to address a projected budget shortfall and instead find ways to ...
Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha could be recognized as WA state holidays
Two major Islamic holidays, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, could become state recognized holidays under a bill heading to Gov.