Politics Voters approved more money for affordable housing around the country Skyrocketing rents and home prices have been a major part of voters' economic pain. New spending will go toward building and subsidizing more housing, and helping people avoid homelessness. Jennifer Ludden
Week in Review: Teacher strike, park taxes, and Mt. Rainier Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Publicola’s Erica Barnett, Puget Sound Business Journal’s Ryan Lambert and KUOW’s David Hyde. Bill Radke Kevin Kniestedt
Government Rep. Strickland on why the Dems' massive health care and climate bill is a big deal for WA Paige Browning talks with Democratic Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland about the health care, climate, and tax bill signed Tuesday by President Joe Biden. Paige Browning Andy Hurst
Government The new Jumpstart payroll tax raised more than expected. Is the money going where it's most needed? A new payroll tax for big companies in Seattle brought in more than $230 million last year. But because the city is still recovering from the effects of Covid-19, a chunk of that money is going toward pandemic relief efforts. Angela King Katie Campbell
Week in Review: Roe vs Wade, right to carry, and Charleena Lyles inquest Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Publicola’s Erica Barnett, Seattle Times Patrick Malone, and Puget Sound Business Journal’s Alex Halverson. We were also joined today by Eilise O’Neill. Bill Radke Kevin Kniestedt
Politics Seattle to weigh new tax hikes on big businesses like Amazon and other 'progressive' options The latest Seattle City budget forecast anticipates a $35 million gap for 2023, and council member Teresa Mosqueda said future deficits are expected to be even worse. “It's actually a longer-term revenue gap that we are needing to close,” she said. And Mosqueda said new taxes are needed. David Hyde
National Federal Trade Commission accuses Intuit of deceptively advertising TurboTax as free In a court filing, the agency says that ads claimed TurboTax was "Free Guaranteed," but many people end up paying for the software to file their taxes. Intuit disputed the allegation. Laurel Wamsley
Washington House jettisons exported fuel tax proposal that angered neighboring states A proposed tax on gasoline and diesel delivered to out-of-state customers from Washington refineries has gone by the wayside. The Washington House of Representatives voted Tuesday night to jettison and replace the "exported fuel tax" after strong blowback from neighboring states. Tom Banse
Politics 'Safe' hospital staffing and limiting emergency powers: 2022 legislative check-in Washington state lawmakers are working fast this session to correct the record on a number of issue including the state’s plan to fund long-term care and executive emergency powers. Katie Campbell Angela King
Washington House votes to delay long-term care tax for 18 months Following widespread criticisms and voter pushback, Democrats in the Washington state House on Wednesday voted to delay the collection of a new payroll tax to fund a state-run, long-term care insurance program called WA Cares. Austin Jenkins
