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WA House bill raids billions from pension plan while lawmakers also pass record tax hikes
The Washington State House passed House Bill 2034 to terminate LEOFF 1 and transfer $4.5 billion, drawing sharp opposition from House Republicans.
Opinion: Despite historic tax hikes – Washington state faces $4.3 billion deficit
…ding growth, not a lack of revenue, after years of historic tax hikes.
Opinion: Tax hikes won’t fix a spending problem
Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center argues that Washington’s budget crisis is self-inflicted, driven by overspending and misplaced priorities rather than lack of revenue.
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: How the legislature dug Washington into a fiscal hole
…$903 million revenue drop stems from reckless spending and tax hikes, urging lawmakers to cut spending, repeal punitive taxes, and restore fiscal responsibility.
POLL: What should lawmakers prioritize to avoid a budget shortfall by 2027?
Despite record tax hikes, Washington may face a deficit and could dip into reserves Washington state faces a potential budget shortfall by the end of the 2…
Opinion: MAX costs and reduced service at TriMet
…examines rising TriMet costs, declining ridership, proposed tax hikes, and the impact on Clark County’s transit future.
Senate Democrats approve first wave of massive tax hikes; an ‘expensive day for the taxpayers’
Senate Democrats approved a series of new tax increases Saturday, prompting Republican leaders to warn of higher costs for working families across Washington.
Hundreds rally in Olympia against proposed tax increases
Hundreds gathered in Olympia on Tax Day to protest a wide range of proposed tax hikes put forward by Democratic lawmakers in Washington state.
Opinion: The stage is set for a battle royale
…key legislative battles in Olympia, raising concerns about tax hikes, tolling, and spending priorities in Washington state.
Opinion: How will the majority party’s new budget and tax proposals affect you?
…tate’s proposed 2025-27 budgets, warning of record-breaking tax hikes and economic impacts.
Democrats reject opportunity to pass a no-new-tax and no-cuts budget
Senate Democrats passed a $78.5B budget relying on historic tax hikes, rejecting a no-new-tax GOP alternative.