Texas lawmakers in Washington split over Trump tariffs expected to impact state
While many Republicans cast the tariff plan as a way to level the international trade playing field, Democrats slammed it as ...
WA House passes $15.2B transportation budget, setting stage for talks with Senate
The Washington State House of Representatives passed its $15.2 billion transportation budget for 2025-27 on Wednesday, ...
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 ...
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 recent walkouts by Boeing factory ...
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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 ...
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.
‘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 ...
Chris Pappas Jumps Into 2026 Senate Race in New Hampshire
Mr. Pappas, a 44-year-old Democratic congressman, is the first major candidate to enter the race to succeed the retiring ...
WA Senate passes transportation package that would hike state gas tax by 6 cents
The Legislature’s upper chamber on Saturday approved a transportation budget and an accompanying funding package that would ...
Washington’s proposed statewide payroll tax sparks backlash from tech industry and local leaders
Critics of a proposed statewide payroll tax in Washington — including CEOs, startup founders, and venture capitalists — warn ...
New Hampshire Congressman Chris Pappas announces bid to succeed fellow Democrat in US Senate
Four-term Congressman Chris Pappas of New Hampshire has announced his bid to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, a ...
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, ...