Seattle city economists: Proposed 2% capital gains tax could spur wealth exodus
(The Center Square) – Seattle officials worry that implementing a local capital gains tax would coax wealthy residents to change their home addresses. Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore is proposing a local 2% capital gains excise tax
WA GOP unveils 'Project to Resist Tyranny' in response to Gov.-elect Ferguson
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Republican Party has unveiled the “Project to Resist Tyranny in Washington,” designed to “prevent elected officials with authoritarian impulses from ruining the lives of people living in Washington,” according to
Reykdal reelected as state superintendent of public instruction, as challenges loom
(The Center Square) – Incumbent Chris Reykdal has officially won a third term as Washington’s superintendent of public instruction. With about 160,000 votes outstanding statewide on Wednesday, Reykdal leads his challenger, David Olson, by nearly 205,000 votes.
Washington ERFC Executive Director Dave Reich expects ‘period of slower growth'
At a recent economic outlook presentation, Economic and Revenue Forecast Council Executive Director Dave Reich said he expects Washington state’s economy to transition to a period of slower growth. That mirrors what is happening in the U.S.
Ferguson, Brown lay out plans ahead of Trump's second term
Governor-elect Bob Ferguson, Washington state’s current attorney general, and incoming Attorney General Nick Brown are anticipating another four years of legal challenges from the incoming Trump administration. At a post-election press conference, it was announced Brown has
Inslee hails local election results, warns incoming Trump administration
Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee held a post-general election media availability event where he cheered the results of local elections, but not so much the results in the other Washington. Given former President Donald Trump’s landslide win,
King County Executive Dow Constantine not seeking reelection after 15-year tenure
(The Center Square) – King County Executive Dow Constantine has announced that he will not run for reelection next year after serving in the role for 15 years. Constantine made the announcement on Tuesday, stating that it
MLSD skips forensic audit in push for another levy after $20M budget shortfall
(The Center Square) – Moses Lake School District announced Tuesday that it will not proceed with a forensic audit before pushing another levy in February following massive budget shortfalls this past year. The district’s financial situation derailed
Newsom storms DC seeking federal emissions waivers before Trump takes office
(The Center Square) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom is in the nation’s capital seeking federal waivers for eight of California’s emissions policies. Without the Republican-opposed waivers, California could be unable to enforce its multi-state emissions policies that
King Co. Exec won’t run for re-election; here’s six possible replacements
King County Executive, Dow Constantine, just announced he will not seek re-election after 15 years in office. KVI’s John Carlson looks at six candidates to potentially run for the vacant Executive’s office–two “progressive” Democrats and four moderate-to-conservative