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Battling a deadline, Washington Dems propose a new $12B tax plan
After Gov. Ferguson said he would veto a “wealth tax,” Democratic legislators proposed expanding capital gains, business and property taxes.
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Readers want political news — about the other Washington
In our latest poll, only 9% of respondents said they’d recently discussed state-level policy. The Cascade PBS Politics newsletter wants to change that.
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The cost of aging: How rent caps could affect Washington seniors
Renters on fixed incomes hope a 10% ceiling on increases will provide relief, while older landlords worry it will force them out of business.
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How would you fix Washington’s $15 billion budget crisis?
Department cuts? Government employee furloughs? New taxes? Cascade PBS helps you break down Olympia’s various proposals for addressing the shortfall.
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Frank Chopp remembered as champion for WA housing & homelessness
The long-serving state representative passed away unexpectedly on March 22. Colleagues recall his work and legacy, in Olympia and beyond.