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Washington state budget adds $9B in taxes, raising affordability concerns
With $9 billion in new taxes now part of the new state budget, people in Washington will be paying more for many essentials.
Washington Township school board put superintendent on leave and can’t agree on replacement. Here’s a look at the ethics complaints.
Washington Township school board is in turmoil over Superintendent Eric Hibbs, who they placed on paid leave in March.
Critics of newly signed $78 billion WA operating budget predict dire fallout
The day after Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed into law a two-year, $78 billion operating budget that amounts to the ...
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Gee and Ursula blast state budget that ‘relies too much on taxes,’ hurts small businesses: ‘It’s exhausting’
Gee and Ursula slam new $77.9 billion Washington budget, igniting debate on its impact and long-term implications for ...
‘Largest tax increase in state history’: Gov signs WA’s $78B operating budget into law
Gov. Bob Ferguson repeatedly said he would look for budget savings and efficiences before agreeing to raise taxes on ...
Washington governor approves new business taxes, acknowledges potential ‘unintended consequences’
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday approved controversial new taxes on businesses that will help plug the state’s ...
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Ferguson signs budget boosting Washington state spending and taxes
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson entered office warning that a multibillion-dollar budget shortfall would require spending cuts ...
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Gov. Bob Ferguson signs into law a state operating budget with more taxes
Inheriting a $16 billion budget shortfall was not the way I wanted to start as governor,” Bob Ferguson said Tuesday.
Budget cuts at Trump EPA become flashpoint at a heated hearing — and, Democrats say, may kill people
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency clashed angrily with Democratic senators Wednesday, accusing one of being an ...
Divided House GOP tries to push Trump’s big tax bill over finish line
A vote on Trump’s big budget bill could come early Thursday morning. The legislation would extend tax cuts and add billions ...
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Port Washington voters approve $199M school budget, back new trustee
The budget marks a $4.5 million, or 2.28%, increase from $194.6 million 24-25 school year budget, along with a 3.39% rise in ...
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WA lawmakers voice concern following passage of new state budget
TRI-CITIES, WA. -In what is officially the largest tax increase in Washington state history, local lawmakers say the new two-year, $78 billion budget bill sign ...