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Vancouver votes to increase sales tax in effort to increase public safety
Vancouver's 6-1 council vote raises sales tax one-tenth of 1 percent for police hiring and public defense.
Letter: ‘I do not think that 9.9 percent on income above a million dollars is much of a reform’
…dent Anthony Teso argues I-645 would permanently ban income taxes while leaving sales tax obligations intact.
Opinion: If Washington’s new income tax was about ‘fairness,’ why were affordability amendments rejected?
…6346 supporters promised affordability — but amendments for sales tax cuts, child credits, and voter protections were rejected.
Sue Marshall delivers State of the County Address
…rshall's final address covered 5,500 protected acres, a new sales tax for 22 deputies, and a new park in Brush Prairie.
Inspire Vancouver grant program debuts with $6M for local arts, culture, heritage, and science
Inspire Vancouver will distribute $6–7M annually across five grant types, from $5,000 innovation awards to $300,000+ capital projects.
County Council votes to increase sales tax for yet-to-be-finalized plan for affordable housing
Clark County Council approved a sales tax increase intended for housing-related uses despite concerns from one councilor that no final spending plan is in place.
Maneuver to shore up WA’s transportation budget could be reversed
…hington lawmakers are weighing whether to reverse a planned sales tax transfer to transportation as they confront a looming operating budget shortfall.
WA Gov. Bob Ferguson says his budget will rely on cuts, not taxes, to balance
…alance Washington’s budget through spending cuts, rejecting sales and property tax increases amid a multi-billion dollar shortfall.
City of Battle Ground approves new funding for public safety
…he Battle Ground City Council approved a 0.1% public safety sales tax to raise dedicated revenue for police staffing and service needs beginning in April 2026.
Clark County Council mulling a raise to the sales tax to go toward affordable housing
…lark County Council is considering a one-tenth of a percent sales tax increase to fund affordable housing, with Councilor Michelle Belkot opposing the plan unless voters approve it. A public hearing i…
Oct. 1 brings new taxes for Washington businesses and consumers
Washington’s 2025-27 budget brings new sales and B&O taxes on services, plus transportation fee hikes, with businesses and consumers bracing for impacts starting Oct. 1.
Opinion: Washington’s new sales tax onslaught devastates small businesses
Mark Harmsworth argues Senate Bill 5814’s new sales taxes will devastate small businesses, raising compliance costs and fueling inflation across Washington.