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Sawant revives 'tax Amazon' campaign to address homelessness
The $300 million proposal comes as the Washington Legislature considers allowing a similar, yet smaller tax in King County
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Seattle City Council votes to limit winter evictions
Landlords worry the proposal from Councilmember Kshama Sawant will leave them housing people for months without rent payments.
Opinion
As support for a business tax in King County builds, should progressives celebrate?
Suddenly Amazon and other corporate backers are willing to make a concession — but only to avoid a larger one.
politics
State proposal would let King County tax large businesses to pay for homelessness and housing
The measure, aimed at companies with highly paid workers, could allow the county to raise up to $120 million a year.
Growth
Has Microsoft’s 'game-changing' housing commitment changed the game?
As the company pledges $250 million more, a look at how its first $500 million has played out.