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July’s new and increased taxes and fees just the start for Washingtonians
As of Tuesday, a slew of new and increased charges, taxes and fees went into effect in Washington state. This year’s ...
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With approval of GOP megabill, Washington state braces for food stamp cuts
About 170,000 Washingtonians stand to lose food stamp benefits under the Republican megabill that passed Congress Thursday, state officials estimate.
Trump spending cuts will slam Tri-Cities worse than most of WA. Here's how
From Medicaid and food stamps to cutting edge scientific research, this is what the tax cuts will cost the Tri-Cities.
Washington food banks brace for increased demand as SNAP cuts loom
The legislation slashes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), cutting monthly benefits and imposing new work ...
Trump SNAP cuts to hit 1 million in Washington: Food banks brace for surge
The legislation slashes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), cutting monthly benefits and imposing new work requirements.
Gov. Ferguson denies pardon for Vietnamese man deported to Africa
Tuan Phan was detained by ICE agents shortly after he was released from a Washington prison, where he completed his 25-year ...
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Ferguson announces changes to SNAP benefits due to passage of One Big Beautiful Bill
Approximately one million Washingtonians who receive the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see a ...
WA officials blast Trump’s bill that governor says is ‘only beautiful to billionaires’
Some state lawmakers said they are concerned about the bill’s impact on local economies and Washingtonians’ access to SNAP, ...
Trump tax bill could force special session in WA, Ferguson says
Gov. Bob Ferguson said he'll consider whether to call lawmakers back for a special session due to massive cuts in the GOP tax bill to Medicaid and other funds.