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Costco, Microsoft, Amazon among 60+ biz leaders asking WA lawmakers to avoid tax hikes
More than 60 business executives across Washington — including from Costco, Microsoft, Nordstrom, Amazon, Zillow and T-Mobile — are asking state lawmakers and the governor to reconsider raising busine ...
As WA lawmakers, we often disagree. But not on the transportation bill
Both of us can point to individual things in the budget we don’t like. But we agree that business as usual isn’t working for ...
Senate Republicans unveil budget blueprint
Senate Republicans just unveiled a new budget bill meant to advance President Donald Trump’s agenda. Now they’re gearing up ...
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Refugees are still coming to Washington state despite Trump's policies. But help is hard to find
Unlike other refugees, who have to wait for the government to book their travel and connect them with a resettlement agency, ...
Measuring the cost of extending Trump’s tax cuts becomes a flashpoint in Congress
Senate Republicans are looking to change how extending many of Trump’s 2017 tax cuts would be scored when it comes to future ...
DC faces budget limbo on two fronts, with next year's budget now behind schedule
D.C. is in a budget limbo on two fronts, from the ongoing drama in Congress regarding this year's budget to the ...
Appeals court pauses block on Trump administration order to end CFPB
The order clarified that its ruling didn't regard the argument's merits but rather allowed the courts more time to consider the matter.
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What to know about the Trump tariffs upending global trade and markets
The trade war President Donald Trump promised has begun, threatening the world economy and straining the United States’ ...
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.
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‘Last governor was a wet noodle’: WA Rep. Jim Walsh praises Bob Ferguson’s budget rejection
Not agreeing or aligning with budget proposals from Washington's representatives or its senators, Gov. Bob Ferguson rejected ...
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Port Washington Public Library seeks 2% tax levy increase in upcoming budget vote
The Port Washington Public Library will hold its 2025 budget vote and board of trustees election 8. Polling will be open from ...
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 ...