The Center Square Washington keeps you updated on state and local governments, how policies impact you, and the cost of these policies on you, the taxpayers.
Joined July 2023
- Tweets6.1K
- Following32
- Followers5.4K
- Likes1.4K
Pinned Tweet
Keeping up with Washington news shouldn’t feel like a second job.
That’s why The Center Square is launching text updates.
About twice a week, we’ll send you a concise breakdown of a government or policy development worth knowing: what happened, why it matters, and what it could mean for you.
Text TCSWA to 206-944-3016 or sign up here: joinsubtext.com/c/thecenters…
Spend less time keeping up. Stay informed about what matters.
Msg & data rates may apply.
Could Washington's new income tax drive small businesses out of the state?
The National Federation of Independent Business says some members have already relocated, while others are considering leaving.
Voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to repeal the tax through Initiative 645.
NFIB says 98% of its members polled opposed the income tax.
A study cited by the group projects 18,000 fewer Washington jobs if the tax remains.
Supporters say the revenue could help fund healthcare and education.
Read more:
thecentersquare.com/washingt…
Is Seattle doing enough to address the dangers of drug use? A new homelessness plan is drawing questions.
A new lawsuit challenges the proposed I-5 bridge replacement between Washington and Oregon, arguing its 116-foot clearance would restrict Columbia River navigation and harm upriver businesses.
The proposed $13-15 billion bridge would have 62 feet less navigation clearance than the current span, according to the lawsuit.
Four upriver firms have reached mitigation agreements totaling $141 million, but the plaintiff, Iron Partners, is not among them.
Read more:
thecentersquare.com/washingt…
Another tax increase for King County?
Officials are discussing new taxes as Metro faces a projected $977 million reserve shortfall by 2032-33, even as a separate 0.1% sales tax for roads and transportation projects is set to take effect in 2027.
King County eyes tax hike amid Metro shortfall before new roads tax takes effect
thecentersquare.com/washingt…
Camas Courage rally puts Washington girls’ sports initiative in spotlight
ALT Running track with overlay text about a protest rally.
ALT Text about a protest at a race over transgender athlete participation.
Seattle plans to expand a homelessness pilot that city officials say saw 70 of 80 people contacted enter shelter or housing.
ALT Woman speaking at a podium with an American flag and city emblem in the background.
ALT Text about Seattle expanding a homelessness pilot with funding details.
Seattle's newly approved program to help people living in RVs and other vehicles transition into housing could cost taxpayers $10.14 million in 2027.
The program would also introduce conditional parking permits and new restrictions on overnight RV parking.
The estimated $10.14 million includes administration, enforcement, towing and storage.
People without permits would face a two-hour street parking limit and a midnight-to-6 a.m. parking ban, with possible impoundment.
Enforcement is scheduled to begin by July 31, 2027.
Read more:
thecentersquare.com/washingt…
Is a political action committee misrepresenting who's involved in Washington's Supreme Court elections?
