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Stories
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Washington state Democrats look at imposing income tax on higher earners
Democratic state senators are eyeing an income tax on millionaires as they seek to overcome Washington’s persisting budget shortfall.
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Proposal for 1,300-acre solar farm goes again to Washington governor for approval
The fate of a proposed 1,300-acre solar farm in south-central Washington is back in the hands of Gov. Bob Ferguson.
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State halts rebates to farmers hit with fuel fees under WA climate law
Washington quietly ended funding this summer for a program that provided millions of dollars in rebates to farmers who paid unfair fuel surcharges under Washington’s landmark climate law.
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Washington ponders increasing tolls on a major Seattle route during the World Cup
Driving through the Highway 99 tunnel in Seattle could be pricier during next summer’s FIFA World Cup.
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WA will replace Planned Parenthood’s lost Medicaid funding with state dollars
Washington state will backfill lost Medicaid dollars for Planned Parenthood after a court ruling last week.
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Comcast lawsuit argues new Washington tax on advertising is illegal
Comcast is suing to block a new Washington law imposing sales tax on advertising services, imperiling a financial linchpin lawmakers relied on to balance the state’s budget.
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Federal appeals court affirms Washington’s redrawn legislative district map
The three-judge panel found no evidence of racial gerrymandering to boost the electoral power of Latino voters in the Yakima Valley.
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Get ready to pay more for a Washington state ferry ride
A trip on a Washington state ferry will get more expensive this fall.
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Lawsuit targeting trans youth protections in WA dismissed on appeal
Parents trying to overturn a Washington law protecting runaway transgender youth have hit another roadblock in federal court.
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WA Rep. Shaun Scott fined $11k over late campaign finance reports, haircuts
Washington state Rep. Shaun Scott was fined $11,000 on Thursday for not disclosing properly how much he raised and spent as he ran for office last year, and using campaign funds to pay for haircuts.