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Opinion: ‘My thoughts on yesterday’s tragic state income tax’

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|Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Opinion: ‘My thoughts on yesterday’s tragic state income tax’

Leslie Lewallen argues Democrats passed an unconstitutional “millionaires tax” on March 10, 2026, rejecte ...

Leslie Lewallen argues Democrats passed an unconstitutional “millionaires tax” on March 10, 2026, rejected more than 70 Republican amendments, and set Washington on a path she says will harm jobs, sch ...

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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Opinion: Starbucks founder flees the new NW tax hell

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|Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Opinion: Starbucks founder flees the new NW tax hell

Lars Larson argues that Howard and Sheri Schultz are leaving the Pacific Northwest for Miami following Wa ...

Lars Larson argues that Howard and Sheri Schultz are leaving the Pacific Northwest for Miami following Washington’s new millionaires tax and rapid state budget growth in Oregon and Washington. ...

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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After marathon debate, WA House advances income tax

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|Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026

After marathon debate, WA House advances income tax

The Washington House approved a proposed income tax on households earning more than $1 million a year aft ...

The Washington House approved a proposed income tax on households earning more than $1 million a year after more than 24 hours of debate and dozens of amendments. ...

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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C-TRAN: Light rail funding addressed again; changes are coming to C-TRAN board composition

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026

C-TRAN: Light rail funding addressed again; changes are coming to C-TRAN board composition

C-TRAN approved new language tied to the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program that shields smaller citie ...

C-TRAN approved new language tied to the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program that shields smaller cities from light rail operating costs while shifting potential financial responsibility toward Vanc ...

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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Opinion: It’s not just the increased taxes that are driving businesses away

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|Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Opinion: It’s not just the increased taxes that are driving businesses away

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center argues taxes, workforce challenges and economic uncertain ...

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center argues taxes, workforce challenges and economic uncertainty are driving businesses to relocate outside Washington. ...

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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State of the City: Vancouver mayor promotes arts and culture in her annual address

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026

State of the City: Vancouver mayor promotes arts and culture in her annual address

Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle highlighted arts initiatives, public safety investments and city devel ...

Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle highlighted arts initiatives, public safety investments and city development projects during her annual State of the City address. ...

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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VIDEO: WA House pulls an all-nighter as income tax debate continues

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|Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026

VIDEO: WA House pulls an all-nighter as income tax debate continues

Washington House lawmakers debated Senate Bill 6346 through the night as Republicans proposed amendments ...

Washington House lawmakers debated Senate Bill 6346 through the night as Republicans proposed amendments and raised concerns about economic impacts and constitutional questions. ...

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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Opinion: Democrat Party penalizes marriage in Washington

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|Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Opinion: Democrat Party penalizes marriage in Washington

Lars Larson argues that Washington’s newly passed income tax unfairly targets married couples by creating ...

Lars Larson argues that Washington’s newly passed income tax unfairly targets married couples by creating what he describes as a financial penalty for filing jointly. ...

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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Clark County small businesses urge legislature to reject state income tax

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|Date: Monday, March 9, 2026

Clark County small businesses urge legislature to reject state income tax

More than 30 Clark County businesses sent a letter to state lawmakers opposing Senate Bill 6346, arguing ...

More than 30 Clark County businesses sent a letter to state lawmakers opposing Senate Bill 6346, arguing the proposed income tax could harm small businesses and the broader economy. ...

Monday, March 9, 2026
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Debate grows as states consider teacher strike bans

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|Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026

Debate grows as states consider teacher strike bans

Lawmakers in several states are considering new laws affecting teacher strikes as debates grow over labor ...

Lawmakers in several states are considering new laws affecting teacher strikes as debates grow over labor rights and disruptions to public education. ...

Saturday, March 7, 2026
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