Tax a billionaire, raise some cash? It's an idea WA Democrats are floating Washington billionaires would pay a “wealth tax” under a proposal in the state House that will get a public hearing on Tuesday . The bill is sponsored... Austin Jenkins
Politics Legislative lookahead: Lawmakers debate pandemic relief, gas tax Washington lawmakers are debating a gas tax, the state's pandemic reopening plan and a lot more this week. Paige Browning Austin Jenkins
Indoor dining can resume in Puget Sound, Western WA counties on Monday Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday announced adjustments to his phased reopening plan that will allow two western Washington regions, comprising seven counties... Austin Jenkins
Washington lawmakers consider shifting all new car sales to electric-only by 2030 You may be used to hearing a pushy car salesperson say, "What can I do to get you in this car?" But one big thing could be different in Washington state... Tom Banse
Goodbye, gas heat? Proposals in Washington state seek to phase out fossil fuel heating in buildings A long goodbye to natural gas furnaces and water heating — and possibly other gas appliances — could begin with action by the Washington Legislature this winter. Tom Banse
Politics This week in politics: The 'civil war' inside the state and national GOP Unity is the theme of the week - at least, that's the way the 46th president of the United States, Joe Biden, put it at the inauguration. So, what's going on with the Washington State Republican Party? Angela King Katie Campbell
Police and reformers face off over proposal to ban chokeholds, tear gas and military equipment A proposal to impose sweeping restrictions on police tactics and techniques in Washington is highlighting stark differences of opinion between police and reform groups. Austin Jenkins
Government Safety protocols reign in the other Washington Capitol ‘This is my 17th year covering this place. I've never seen anything like this.’ Kim Malcolm Austin Jenkins
Inslee dusts off capital gains tax, proposes new tax on insurance plans to fund public health As he prepares to begin a third term in office, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is proposing a new tax on health care premiums to fund post-pandemic public health. He’s also once again urging the Legislature to pass a capital gains tax. Austin Jenkins
WA voters said 'no.' Now there’s a $15 billion problem In an election year with big races on the ballot, including president and governor, Washington voters – and the media -- might have been forgiven for... Austin Jenkins
