Politics

Under the new law, the current tax exemption would not apply to H-2A housing pushing frugal farmers to build the less expensive tax exempt housing and thus forcing the hiring of in-state/in-country workers.

Estimates indicate that the measures would add about 20 cents to the cost of a gallon of gas in 2023, increasing to between 41 and 50 cents per gallon by 2028

The expiration date of the Washington State Invasive Species Council and Invasive Species Council Account would be extended to June 30, 2032.

Society has to have the courage to intervene in the kinds of circumstances that would trigger a red flag but do so on behalf of the mental health considerations.

Rep. Chris Corry says efforts are underway to pass legislation that would limit the Governor's emergency powers to 50 days .

McKinney's plan would be to use some of the stimulus money to replenish the County's reserve account.

It's time to end the Emergency Declaration that put the state reins entirely in Jay Inslee's hands

Rep. Jeremie Dufault expects such a tax on income will start with the highest dollar earners but will ultimately "trickle down" to all taxpayers.

The budget is up almost 50% in 6 years!

Ybarra points out that almost all new taxes hurts the poor and people of color the most.