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Letter: RFA Proposition 2 — Why taxpayers should be alarmed in Camas/Washougal
…guing that creating a new Regional Fire Authority would add taxes without improving fire or EMS services.
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.
WA businesses preparing for new retail sales taxes to hit consumers Oct 1
Washington businesses are preparing for new retail sales taxes under ESSB 5814, set to take effect Oct. 1, impacting services from advertising to IT and raising costs for consumers.
Opinion: Washington’s 2025 legislative session doubled down on a decade of decline
…son’s first session continued a decade-long trend of higher taxes and bigger budgets while basic state services still falter.
Letter: ‘Here’s why taxpayers should be concerned’
…urges voters to reject RFA Proposition 1, warning of higher taxes, no added services, and misleading campaign claims.
Proposed Regional Fire Authority could burn holes in area residents’ wallets
…thority proposal that could significantly increase property taxes while promising improved emergency services.
Sen. Lynda Wilson encouraged by proposal with strong lean toward addressing public-safety concerns
…ost of public-safety priorities while maintaining essential services and balancing without new taxes, according to Sen. Lynda Wilson.
Poll: WA voters want both new spending and tax cuts
Washington voters prioritize increased spending on social services, including mental health and housing, despite a $1 billion revenue surplus from new taxes; however, 57% support repealing the recen…