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SSC Hearing Biggest Case in Washington State History
It's not an exaggeration. The Washington State Supreme Court began hearing arguments today on whether SB 5096, passed in 2021, is Constitutional.
WA Legislators Approve Delay to WA Cares Fund Payroll Tax
(Olympia, WA) Washington State lawmakers are approving legislation to delay the start of Washington's new long-term care payroll tax. The WA Cares Fund was approved by lawmakers in 2019, but the Senate voted Wednesday to pass two House bills that would halt the WA Cares Fund to fix various problems with it--including the possibility that some people could pay into the tax without ever reaping any
Capital Gains Tax Update
OLYMPIA, Wash. - On a vote of 52-to-46, the Washington State House of Representatives has voted to pass a 7-percent tax on capital gains along party lines.
Originally, Republican Bruce Chandler of Granger voted "Yes" for the tax, but after a question was raised, there was a re-vote and Chandler voted "No."
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Senate Hearing on Statewide Soda Tax
SEATTLE, Wash.-A tax on Soda that is currently only in place in Seattle, could go statewide.
The statewide proposal is for a 1.75 cent per ounce tax on sugary beverages on drinks containing 20 calories per 12 ounces of sugar.
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Benton County to share proceeds from sales tax rebate
Benton County Commissioners have brokered an agreement among incorporated cities and ports in the county, to redirect funds they receive through a sales tax rebate. The money has been stockpiled to pay off bonds that floated construction of the Benton County Jail...