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Seattle poised to pass ‘excess compensation’ tax for social housing
After the first ballot count in the special election, Seattleites heavily favored a business tax instead of pulling from the Jumpstart payroll tax.
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Washington legislature considers strengthening youth labor laws
A state rep and labor unions push for tougher regulations after Cascade PBS reported on a teen who lost both legs in a school work program.
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Seattle businesses have spent $500K against social housing tax
With just a few days remaining before the Feb. 11 special election, some of Seattle’s most prominent businesses are
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Washington sues to stop ban on funding for gender-affirming care
Roughly 100 trans youth provided testimony attached to the suit, in which three doctors and two other states are joining Attorney General Nick Brown as plaintiffs.
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Burien voters could expand new $21.10 minimum wage to more workers
The new law took effect last month, but Measure 1, if passed, would reduce exceptions for smaller businesses and carveouts for tips and benefits.