The new Jumpstart payroll tax raised more than expected. Is the money going where it's most needed? A new payroll tax for big companies in Seattle brought in more than $230 million last year. But because the city is still recovering from the effects of Covid-19, a chunk of that money is going toward pandemic relief efforts. Angela King Katie Campbell Play AudioListen 5 mins
Rep. Strickland on why the Dems' massive health care and climate bill is a big deal for WA Paige Browning talks with Democratic Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland about the health care, climate, and tax bill signed Tuesday by President Joe Biden. Paige Browning Andy Hurst Play AudioListen 5 mins
Week in Review: Teacher strike, park taxes, and Mt. Rainier Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Publicola’s Erica Barnett, Puget Sound Business Journal’s Ryan Lambert and KUOW’s David Hyde. Kevin Kniestedt Bill Radke Play AudioListen 51 mins
Voters approved more money for affordable housing around the country Skyrocketing rents and home prices have been a major part of voters' economic pain. New spending will go toward building and subsidizing more housing, and helping people avoid homelessness. Jennifer Ludden
Economic downturn anxieties lead Washington lawmakers to ask: To tax or not to tax? Republican lawmakers want to pass more tax breaks for businesses and cancel the state’s payroll tax. But Gov. Inslee says Washington can afford new programs to pay for homeless services and mental health facilities. Paige Browning
Week in Review: Kshama Sawant, the legislature, and Microsoft Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Publicola’s Erica Barnett, Seattle Channel’s Brian Callanan and Seattle Times David Kroman Kevin Kniestedt Bill Radke Play AudioListen 53 mins
Fisher Investments pulls out of Washington in wake of capital gains tax decision In a seemingly sarcastic statement, Fisher Investments says: "In honor of the Washington State Supreme Court's wisdom and knowledge of the law, and in recognition of whatever it may do next, Fisher Investments is immediately moving its headquarters from Washington state to Texas." Dyer Oxley Paige Browning
Seattle eyes capital gains tax Seattle officials tell KUOW they’re considering a local tax on capital gains. This follows last month’s state Supreme Court ruling that a state tax on capital gains is constitutional. According to city council member Teresa Mosqueda, it’s just one possibility for new sources of revenue in the coming years to fill a giant “revenue gap.” David Hyde Play AudioListen 1 min
Week in Review: legislature, e-scooters, and taxes Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with McClatchy’s Shauna Sowersby, Seattle Times Elise Takahama, and political analyst Joni Balter. Kevin Kniestedt Bill Radke Play AudioListen 52 mins
Audit cracks open what's worked, fizzled on Seattle soda tax Years after Seattle passed a tax on sugary drinks, it's consumers — not businesses — taking on the cost. Paige Browning
