Sarah Mizes-Tan
State Government Reporter
About
Sarah Mizes-Tan leads coverage of state government for KUOW and KNKX and reports stories of people affected by officials’ decisions. Her work reaches audiences across Washington, Idaho, and Oregon through the Northwest News Network.
Before moving to Olympia, Sarah launched the race and equity beat at Cap Radio in Sacramento. She reported for WCAI on Cape Cod, KQED in the Bay Area, and on education for the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
She has a master's in journalism from Columbia University.
Stories
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Washington state income tax passes House after grueling 25-hour floor debate
After a record-breaking 25-hour-long debate, a proposed income tax on high earners has passed a major legislative milestone, garnering a “yes” vote from the House just as this year’s session winds down.
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Latest version of Washington state’s proposed ‘millionaires' tax’ has Gov. Bob Ferguson’s support
A new version of a proposed tax on incomes over a million dollars has finally swayed Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson.
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Bill barring law enforcement from wearing masks inches closer to becoming Washington law
A bill banning law enforcement officers working in Washington state from wearing face coverings looks poised to become law.
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WA Democrats forge ahead with budget plans despite Republican opposition
Time is winding down for this year's legislative session. Lawmakers in the State House and Senate are now looking to reconcile two slightly different spending plans. Each chamber passed its own version of this year's supplemental budget over the weekend, and both plans from the Democratic majorities call for heavy cuts to child care, education, and health care funding. State government reporter Sarah Mizes-Tan brought KUOW's Angela King this update.
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Washington state progressives strike big business tax break from 'millionaire’s tax'
The Washington State House Finance Committee made revisions to a proposed income tax after a group of progressive lawmakers said the previous version gave away too much while not doing enough for working families.
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December's record flooding caused $182M in WA infrastructure damage, Ferguson says
Washington state will be claiming $182 million in infrastructure damage after devastating floods swept the region in December, Gov. Bob Ferguson said on Tuesday.
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Saudi Arabia Halts International Travel Into Country Over Coronavirus Concerns
Saudi Arabia has canceled all international travel into the country due to the coronavirus. That's affecting Muslims around the world who were planning pilgrimages this year to the holy city of Mecca.