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 ...
WA mayors urge lawmakers to avoid more business taxes, but other elected officials push for more revenue
Meanwhile, a different group of 68 local officials has asked state legislators to adopt progressive revenue measures.
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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 ...
Search is on in Washington Legislature for new tax options
How much Washington should raise in new tax revenue and who will pay is something state lawmakers and Gov. Bob Ferguson will ...
Tax the rich? UW economist calls WA a ‘tax haven like the Cayman Islands’
Professor Jacob Vigdor has conservative bonafides and raised progressives' ire with his past research on the minimum wage.
WA House Finance Committee considers three major tax increase proposals
During a Thursday morning public hearing, the House Finance Committee heard testimony – both for and against – on three tax ...
Costco, Microsoft, Amazon among 60+ biz leaders asking WA lawmakers to avoid tax hikes
If approved, these proposals would result in the largest tax increases in state history, perpetuating a dangerous trend of ...
Democrats weigh options as Gov. Ferguson rejects WA wealth tax
Lawmakers are also debating 5% payroll for the state's largest companies and changes to the 1% property tax cap as Democrats ...
Washington Governor Pans Wealth-Tax Proposal Amid Legal Doubt
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson said he wouldn’t sign a budget that relies on the wealth tax proposed by his fellow ...
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‘It’s ridiculous’: Washington drivers frustrated gas taxes may be going up yet again
Lawmakers in Olympia are mulling over a proposal that would increase Washington’s gas tax by six to nine cents per gallon by ...
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson rejects state budget proposals citing concern over wealth tax, federal cuts
Gov. Bob Ferguson will not sign either the House or Senate budget proposals, citing concerns over untested wealth tax and ...
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Search is on in Washington Legislature for new tax options
How much Washington should raise in new tax revenue and who will pay is something state lawmakers and Gov. Bob Ferguson will hash out in the final weeks of the legislative session. Washington’s ...