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Capital gains tax repeal could cost WA public schools billions
The tax on investment sales earnings affects only .2% of residents, but proponents of I-2109 say it is the first step toward state income tax.
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Washington unveils five-year plan to ease record-high homelessness
The Department of Commerce plan outlines securing new funding to improve response coordination and provide new housing units and emergency beds.
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The case for and against Seattle’s largest-ever transportation levy
Supporters argue the $1.55B property tax will improve city streets and safety for all modes, while opponents say it’s far too expensive.
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Washington state lawmakers may get a 14% raise over next two years
A citizen panel recommends the pay bump, which would push annual salaries over $70,000, to keep pace with growing duties and rising costs of living.
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How are Washington kids still getting guns, despite strict laws?
“There’s this firehose of firearms that are coming into our communities,” said Ryan Disch-Guzman, chief of staff at the Alliance for Gun Responsibility.