Proposed bill would raise Washington's property tax cap from 1% to 3%
SEATTLE — There is a bill moving through the Washington state Legislature that would raise the cap on property taxes from 1% ...
WA Senate unanimously passes $7.3B capital budget ‘for the entire state’
In a show of bipartisanship in Olympia, the Washington Senate has unanimously passed a $7.3 billion capital budget for ...
Our schools are in a budget crisis and it’s making them less safe
Students are calling on lawmakers to fulfill their promise to keep students safe by investing in public schools, writes ...
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State workers to rally against furloughs, cuts: ‘We cannot allow this to continue’
The April 9 rally comes as the Washington Legislature is mulling cuts and furloughs to balance the state’s operating budget.
Maryland's record $1.6B in new tax and fee hikes loom as lawmakers question state's future
Outrage among some state lawmakers is simmering in the Maryland State House as the magnitude of a record-breaking $1.6 ...
Washington Legislature considering raising hunting, fishing fees
The wallets of hunters and anglers would take a hit under a bill moving through the Washington Legislature. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias, D-Edmonds, cleared the Senate last week and was ...
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State Senate approves $7.3B budget for Washington projects
The Washington State Senate has unanimously passed a $7.3 billion capital budget for 2025-27, focusing on projects across the ...
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Washington Senate approves $7.3 billion capital budget plan
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Washington senators unanimously approved a $7.3 billion capital budget plan on Saturday. This budget for ...
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Rep. Timmons Advocates for $21M Increase in State Funding for Western Washington University to Address Per-Student Disparity
Rep. Joe Timmons proposes $21 million in state funds to resolve Western Washington University's historical funding inequity.
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Senate GOP approves framework for Trump's tax breaks and spending cuts after late-night session
The Republican-controlled Senate has approved a budget framework that includes multitrillion-dollar tax breaks and spending cuts. The mostly party-line vote came early Saturday after a late-night ...
U.S. Senate approves Trump's 'beautiful bill' on budget; resolution goes to House
The U.S. Senate early Saturday approved a budget resolution, largely along party lines, that President Donald Trump has ...
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In Our View: More taxes wrong way to rectify Wash. budget
We agree with the governor that Washington’s financial situation is “a five-alarm fire,” and in our view it cannot be doused with more taxes. Belt-tightening must be the way forward, and we hope ...