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Higher payroll taxes may hit workers as eligibility rules broaden

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|Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Higher payroll taxes may hit workers as eligibility rules broaden

Elizabeth New argues the state's paid family leave system drains paychecks from lower-income workers and ...

Elizabeth New argues the state's paid family leave system drains paychecks from lower-income workers and gives more to frequent and high-income users, urging repeal or major reform. ...

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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Opinion: Pennsylvania’s Payback Success – Is it a blueprint for Washington’s counties and cities?

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|Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Opinion: Pennsylvania’s Payback Success – Is it a blueprint for Washington’s counties and cities?

Reducing permit backlogs and setting clear timelines can help Washington communities lower project costs ...

Reducing permit backlogs and setting clear timelines can help Washington communities lower project costs and improve service, Mark Harmsworth argues. ...

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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VIDEO: Rejected – WA SOS will not process referendum to repeal income tax law

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|Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

VIDEO: Rejected – WA SOS will not process referendum to repeal income tax law

State officials stopped Let’s Go Washington’s referendum to overturn the new tax, citing constitutional l ...

State officials stopped Let’s Go Washington’s referendum to overturn the new tax, citing constitutional limits. Legal and political battles, including a Supreme Court challenge, are expected next. ...

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
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Washington’s studded tire deadline is March 31

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|Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Washington’s studded tire deadline is March 31

Drivers must remove studded tires by March 31 or face a $137 fine, with WSDOT urging early action due to ...

Drivers must remove studded tires by March 31 or face a $137 fine, with WSDOT urging early action due to busy service centers and no planned deadline extension. ...

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
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VIDEO: WA income tax signed into law with legal challenge right behind

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|Date: Monday, March 30, 2026

VIDEO: WA income tax signed into law with legal challenge right behind

A 9.9% income tax affecting high earners in Washington faces swift legal opposition and a proposed citize ...

A 9.9% income tax affecting high earners in Washington faces swift legal opposition and a proposed citizen initiative seeking repeal. ...

Monday, March 30, 2026
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Income tax signed in Washington with a legal challenge close behind

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|Date: Monday, March 30, 2026

Income tax signed in Washington with a legal challenge close behind

A new law will tax households earning over $1 million, with funds aimed at expanding credits for lower-in ...

A new law will tax households earning over $1 million, with funds aimed at expanding credits for lower-income residents. Lawsuits and challenges are already underway. ...

Monday, March 30, 2026
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Opinion: Defend bail now or face more chaos on our streets

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|Date: Monday, March 30, 2026

Opinion: Defend bail now or face more chaos on our streets

A proposed Washington court rule would cap bail for most misdemeanors and allow defendants to bypass bond ...

A proposed Washington court rule would cap bail for most misdemeanors and allow defendants to bypass bondsmen, raising concerns about accountability and public safety. ...

Monday, March 30, 2026
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Opinion: Some worker rights get a poster, others get fine print

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|Date: Monday, March 30, 2026

Opinion: Some worker rights get a poster, others get fine print

Elizabeth New questions why Washington state highlights some workplace protections while Janus First Amen ...

Elizabeth New questions why Washington state highlights some workplace protections while Janus First Amendment rights for public employees remain hidden in official materials. ...

Monday, March 30, 2026
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VIDEO: WA diesel hits record $6.53, crushing truckers and school budgets

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|Date: Friday, March 27, 2026

VIDEO: WA diesel hits record $6.53, crushing truckers and school budgets

With diesel nearing $6.53 per gallon in Washington, trucking businesses and school districts now confront ...

With diesel nearing $6.53 per gallon in Washington, trucking businesses and school districts now confront sharply higher fuel expenses affecting budgets and workers. ...

Friday, March 27, 2026
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WA’s status solidifies as one of the most expensive places in US

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|Date: Friday, March 27, 2026

WA’s status solidifies as one of the most expensive places in US

A new study shows Washington outpaces most states on cost of living, with metrics revealing a sharp rise ...

A new study shows Washington outpaces most states on cost of living, with metrics revealing a sharp rise in daily expenses and major metro areas ranking among the nation’s most expensive. ...

Friday, March 27, 2026
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