WA Senate Democrats look to raise taxes on the wealthy, lower state sales tax in budget proposal
Washington Senate Democrats are proposing new taxes on the wealthy to combat a projected $13 billion budget deficit.
Washington’s latest budget outlook shows another $845M dent in state revenue
It’s more lackluster news for Democratic lawmakers and the new governor who are already trying to close a sizable shortfall.
Clouds in state-revenue forecast: Projected collections through 2029 drop $845 million
Although projected collections for the 2023-25 state budget rose by about $54 million from the November forecast, they ...
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How Washington's proposed pay-per-mile tax would work
A plan to tax Washington drivers by the mile to help replace the state's waning gas tax revenue is back before the ...
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Washington State Representative Timm Ormsby Addresses Economic Challenges, Advocates for Equitable Tax Strategy
Washington state faces economic challenges, with slower revenue and inflation; Rep. Ormsby focuses on basic needs and a ...
Economic forecast projects Washington to see nearly a billion less revenue over four years
Strapped for cash and searching for ways to cut spending, the job for budget writers in Washington became that much more ...
Washington's budget deficit grows to $13 billion over the next four years after newest projection
Since the session began in January, Democratic leadership has been preparing for an estimated $12 billion deficit over the next four years. The new projection puts that number closer to $13 billion.
WA's latest budget outlook shows $845M decline in projected revenue through 2029
Washington state is expecting a $54 million increase in anticipated revenue for the remainder of the current 2023-2025 budget ...
Washington state rally calls for tax hikes in budget plan
Sen. Noel Frame (D-Seattle) told the crowd she thought they would be “quite pleased” with the budget proposal, hinting tax increases on wealthy Washingtonians may be part of the plan. Governor Bob ...
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State workers blast Ferguson’s furlough plan, calling it a betrayal
Attorney General Bob Ferguson pledged to labor leaders in July 2023 that if elected governor, he’d have their back as he set ...
Washington is one of the least federally dependent states, data show
A new report found Alaska was the most "federally dependent" state in the nation. See where Washington ranked.
Economic forecast projects Washington to see nearly a billion less in revenue over four years
Strapped for cash and searching for ways to cut spending, the job for budget writers in Washington became that much more challenging Tuesday after an updated economic forecast shows the state will ...