Sarah Mizes-Tan
State Government Reporter-
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.
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At a news conference, Gov. Bob Ferguson announced he was applying for major-disaster assistance from FEMA to help cover costs from December's massive floods. -
Democratic lawmakers in Olympia are feeling hopeful that the income tax proposal they see as a solution to Washington's regressive tax code will make it to the governor.
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There is a sharp divide between those who see the tax as a way to generate funds to support lower income residents and those who worry it will drive away businesses.
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One year after a young man died in a shark attack, Cape Cod beach towns are adding emergency services and high-tech detection. An influx of great whites followed a rebound in the seal population. -
This quirky concoction, which traces its decades-old roots to Fall River, Mass., took off when Chinese restaurants adapted their menus to appeal to European textile workers. And people still love it.
