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Washington State Needs More Parking Spaces for Truckers
The Washington Trucking Associations and its national counterpart, the American Trucking Associations, are urging Gov. Jay Inslee to tap into federal funding to address the state’s lack of big rig parking.
Survey: More than half of Seattle businesses think the city is on the wrong track
A recent survey by the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce revealed that a majority of businesses believe the city is heading in the wrong direction.
Anti-Initiative 1 group in Spokane County quickly amasses half a million dollars
A new group recently formed in opposition to an initiative increasing the Spokane County sales tax for expanding jail services has quickly amassed $500,000 in funding, primarily from two large donors.
Washington’s family, medical leave rates to drop slightly in 2024
(The Center Square) – Workers and larger employers in Washington will see slightly lower deductions in 2024 to fund the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program.
Beginning Jan. 1, the premium rate will drop to 0.74% from this year’s rate of 0.8%, the state Emp...
Plaintiffs in lawsuit over increased taxes, fees appeal to Washington State Supreme Court
(The Center Square) – The plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the Washington Legislature’s 2022 transportation package containing higher taxes and fees are asking the State Supreme Court to hear the case.
The lawsuit initially filed in July argues that the 2022 package violates the state Constitution’s provision regarding single-subject bills and titles for those bills. Under Article 2 ...
Seattle Port’s 2024 budget set to increase property tax revenue by $4M
Funding will also go toward workforce development efforts at the Airport Employment Center and the Youth Career Launch.
Hong Kong court drops gun charge against WA state Sen. Jeff Wilson
Wilson explained at the time of the incident that he did not realize the firearm was in his briefcase.
Bill would provide low-income student tuition at two-year colleges, tech schools
A measure that would waive tuition and fees for eligible students attending two-year community colleges and technical schools in the U.S. beginning next year has been reintroduced in Congress.
Ecology looks to make Washington reserve carbon auction reforms permanent
Three quarterly carbon auctions and one APCR auction have been held so far this year, bringing in more than $1.4 billion.
Ecology looks to make Washington reserve carbon auction reforms permanent
Three quarterly carbon auctions and one APCR auction have been held so far this year, bringing in more than $1.4 billion.