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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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The key to maintaining and renovating Seattle’s Ballard Locks
Engineers work to replace machinery, prevent flooding and maintain antiquated equipment all while minimizing disruption at America’s busiest locks.
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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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The Newsfeed: WA nonprofit works to help Black businesses thrive
While Black and brown entrepreneurs face greater economic barriers, Jenefeness Franke of Washington’s Black-Owned Business Excellence is optimistic.
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Washington lawmakers weigh new artificial intelligence regulations
From “forged digital likenesses” to mandating AI detection software, officials in Olympia are considering four bills on the fast-growing technology.