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  VIDEO: Income tax bill passes WA Senate after hours of heated debate
  Senate Bill 6346, imposing a 9.9% tax on income over $1 million, passed the Washington Senate after hours of debate and multiple rejected amendments.
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  Letter: After ignoring the students, Ridgefield School District outed them
  Rob Anderson and a concerned Ridgefield parent allege Ridgefield School District repeatedly failed to redact student names in public records releases tied to a cheer coach investigation.
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  ‘Absolutely good news’: WA financial outlook brightens as budget talks heat up
  A new forecast projects $827 million more in revenue for Washington’s current budget, offering relief as lawmakers finalize a supplemental spending plan.
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  Opinion: Democrats signal retreat on the death tax as exodus fears mount
  Mark Harmsworth argues recent moves on estate and other tax policies reflect mounting concerns about high earners and businesses leaving Washington state.
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  Vancouver middle school student joins Rep. John Ley in Olympia as a House page
  Jackson Bumala, a 14-year-old middle school student from Vancouver, served as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives with sponsorship from Rep. John Ley.
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  Pro-business, bipartisan legislation from Rep. Stephanie McClintock receives House approval
  The Washington State House passed House Bill 2207, sponsored by Rep. Stephanie McClintock, to update alcohol warehousing statutes and allow licensed warehouses to store and handle beer under the same framework as wine and spirits.
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  Legislation from Rep. John Ley to support construction and infrastructure projects in Washington is passed by the House
  The Washington State House passed House Bill 2605, sponsored by Rep. John Ley, updating regulations on naturally occurring fibrous silicate materials used in construction.