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Seattle City Council votes to increase sales tax, despite expressing concerns

The Seattle City Council has approved a proposal from Mayor Bruce Harrell to increase Seattle’s sales tax to fund public safety programs in the city.
- Noel Gasca
Candidates for WA's 5th Legislative District discuss parental rights, taxes, bipartisanship

Republicans in Washington state are eyeing a couple legislative races this year that could help them claw back a little power from Democrats, who currently hold majorities in both the state House and Senate. One of those races is a special election in Washington’s 5th Legislative District, which covers Issaquah to Enumclaw.
- Gabrielle Healy
Candidates to lead King County talk taxes, audits, homelessness, and mental health

The King County executive oversees the sheriff’s department, manages public health, transportation, public housing, and jails. According to the King County website, the executive leads one of the largest regional governments in the United States. And, for the first time in 16 years, there isn’t an incumbent on the ballot. Two county leaders are vying for the job. Soundside’s Libby Denkmann hosted the two candidates — Claudia Balducci and Girmay Zahilay — for a debate at the KUOW studios.
- Libby Denkmann
Washington's gas tax will rise on July 1

Washington’s century-old fuel tax is going up again.
- Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard
How Seattle could raise more money by lowering most business taxes

Seattle leaders want to give the city’s business tax system a makeover. Wealthy companies like Amazon could end up paying more and small businesses, like restaurants, could end up paying nothing.
- Joshua McNichols
'Please don't tax the rich.' Seattle crosswalks hacked with audio deepfake of Jeff Bezos

Pedestrians at several Seattle intersections were surprised by a rogue message when they pushed the crosswalk button on Wednesday.
- Monica Nickelsburg
Tax the rich? Not so fast, say Microsoft, other Washington state businesses

The local business community is sounding alarm bells about a package of new taxes on wealthy companies and individuals proposed by Washington state democrats.
- Monica Nickelsburg
Tax the rich, cut sales tax: WA Democrats gear up for budget talks

It's unclear whether Gov. Bob Ferguson will support any of the proposals.
- Jeanie Lindsay
No new taxes, for now: WA Gov. Ferguson details plans for budget cuts

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson unveiled more details about his plans to cut roughly $4 billion in state spending this week as a massive state budget gap looms.
- Jeanie Lindsay
Washington state drivers could be charged per mile under proposed bill

The future for Washington drivers may include a pay-per-mile system. Some state lawmakers are seeking to offset declining gas tax revenue, as cars get more fuel efficient and electric vehicles get more popular.
- Jeanie Lindsay

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