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The Latest Levy Report Card
"The bottom line - more relief is certainly needed. Voting to reject levies will temporarily prevent the bill from increasing even further, but for more true and lasting relief, we need to start looking at the root cause…
Sound Transit’s “enterprise initiative” fails to address the fundamental problems of the ST3 plan
When Sound Transit first announced their “enterprise initiative” to address the agency’s $34.5 billion budget gap they said it would consider a wide range of alternatives. But it has now become clear they have done no such…
Seattle will soon have the highest top income tax rate in America
You may have seen our full-page ad in Sunday's Seattle Times showing Seattle's top income tax rate climbing to 18.04% once the new state income tax takes effect in 2028, the highest of any jurisdiction in the…
The highest income tax rate in America will soon be in Seattle
You may have seen our full-page ad in Sunday's Seattle Times showing Seattle's top income tax rate climbing to 18.04% once the new state income tax takes effect in 2028, the highest of any jurisdiction in the…
Two labor law updates for the 21st century
Remote work, flex time and independent contracting have reshaped the American workforce, creating new opportunities for both employers and employees. But in some states, including New Hampshire, outdated labor laws create…
How the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Could Help Washington State Teachers
Just in time for Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4–8, 2026) EdChoice has released its spring 2026 national teacher survey — and the results are both encouraging and sobering. Conducted with Morning Consult, the poll surveyed…
Important information is still MIA, but benefits are available for some in July
The moment we’ve all been waiting for is here. (When I say all, I mean policy nerds like me.) The WA Cares Fund’s May newsletter states that some workers can apply for benefits from the program starting May 18. Which workers?…
AI Model ‘Mythos’ Demonstrates Futility of Data Center Moratorium
The world as we know it runs on software. From schools to hospitals and the financial sector to grocery stores, modern society is connected by digital software that connects supply chains and the information network. This is…
Four Problems with a Statewide Pied-à-Terre Tax
Soon after Governor Hochul floated the idea of a “pied-à-terre” tax in New York City, Albany Sen. Patricia Fahy proposed to expand the concept to the rest of the state. As with Hochul’s still-sketchy proposal, Fahy says her…
Questions and answers you need about state spending and the new state income tax
The "Fair Share Myth" That Won't DieAccording to the Department of Revenue (DOR), taxpayers earning over $243,000 pay approximately $41,020 in state and local taxes per biennium. Those in the lowest bracket…
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