Sarah Mizes-Tan
State Government ReporterSarah Mizes-Tan leads coverage of state government for KUOW and KNKX and reports stories of people affected by officials’ decisions. Her work reaches audiences across Washington, Idaho, and Oregon through the Northwest News Network.
Before moving to Olympia, Sarah launched the race and equity beat at Cap Radio in Sacramento. She reported for WCAI on Cape Cod, KQED in the Bay Area, and on education for the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
She has a master's in journalism from Columbia University.
Reach her at smt@knkx.org or sarah@kuow.org
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Gov. Ferguson had previously wavered on his support in the bill’s earlier form, saying the legislation did not include enough to support working families as written. -
In a letter to Gov. Bob Ferguson this week, a handful of founders, engineers, and executives say the tax would stifle tech talent and innovation in the region.
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Lawmakers are passing bills to counter ICE and protect voter data and vaccine access. After federal cuts, the final budget may backfill food assistance and healthcare funding. -
The ban would apply to federal, state, and local law enforcement officers interacting with the public or making arrests. It will head to the governor’s desk if the Senate approves final changes. -
Both House and Senate versions include heavy cuts to childcare, education and health care.
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The Washington State House Finance Committee made revisions to a proposed income tax after a group of progressive lawmakers said the previous version gave away too much while not doing enough for working families. -
The "millionaires tax" making its way through the state Legislature is similar to "tax the rich" policies in a handful of other states across the country.
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If passed, the historic measure would slice almost 10% off individual incomes over $1 million.
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The state Senate would use about $2 billion from the tax on individual incomes over $1 million to balance the budget starting in 2029, while the House proposed using less.
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With inflated food prices and a rash of grocery store closings at the end of last year, legislators are looking to address the cost of getting groceries for Washingtonians.
