

John Stang
John Stang is a freelance writer who often covers state government and the environment. He can be reached on email at johnstang_8@hotmail.com and on Twitter at @johnstang_8
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Capital gains and losses debated in Olympia
Sonya Campion of Seattle's Campion Foundation would pay a capital gains tax if Olympia puts one into law.

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Democrats make a run at minimum wage, sick leave bills
Democrats kicked off a big push Monday to try to get a minimum wage increase bill, a mandatory sick leave

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State Legislature has huge budget disagreements to overcome
A capital gains tax? Democrats want it. Republicans hate it. An increased business-and-occupation tax on service firms? Democrats say it&

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The #WALeg Week Ahead: Senate unveils budget. Cue tax tussles.
Senate Tries Its Hand at a Budget The Washington Legislature may have been in session since January, but it'