1+ week, 3+ day ago   (284+ words) A new independent economic forecast from the Office of the D.C. Auditor projects the District will collect less revenue this year than previously expected, citing weaker employment growth, declining commercial real estate values, potential Congressional actions and broader economic uncertainty. The…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago   (324+ words) Washington Senate Republicans are urging Governor Bob Ferguson to call a special legislative session to temporarily suspend Washington's climate-related fuel policies, arguing the move would provide immediate relief for drivers facing some of the nation's highest gasoline prices as renewed…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago   (815+ words) The DC Council plans to consider a wealth proceeds tax in September, rather than this summer. by Kennith RaShaun Woods II The fight for a wealth proceeds tax in Washington, DC lives on, at least for now. Instead of floating…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (360+ words) The state of Washington is set to enact a law that will tax income over $1 million, marking a major break from its history of not having income tax and becoming the latest state to implement a so-called millionaires tax. The…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (769+ words) (The Center Square) - “Everybody is Washington AI startup entrepreneur Jesse Proudman said in a Thursday interview with The Center Square that he's had enough, and he's not alone. The Venice.ai founder and CTO said he’s looking at potentially Texas,…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1607+ words) Washington shop owners, talk show radio host Arri Hoffman and a local democratic socialist, Rep. Shaun Scott, discuss the impact of the state’s new "millionaires tax" and how socialist economic policy is impacting local business. SEATTLE—Business owners in Washington…...

5+ mon, 6+ day ago   (680+ words) Washington’s Supreme Court has agreed to weigh in on the constitutionality of a portion of the recently passed income tax on high earners, also known as the “millionaires tax.” The law includes a clause that prevents it from being repealed…...

5+ mon, 16+ hour ago   (279+ words) OLYMPIA, Wash. — The so-called "millionaires tax" is being challenged from several avenues now that it’s signed into law. The law is a 9.9% personal income tax on anyone or household earning more than a million dollars annually, with the first million…...

5+ mon, 2+ day ago   (66+ words) The Washington Post WASHINGTON — Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser on Friday unveiled her last budget before she steps down later this year, a $21.2 billion gross operating spending plan that is sure to spark battles on the District Council and Capitol Hill,…...

5+ mon, 2+ day ago   (239+ words) The Washington Post Mayor Muriel Bowser’s $21.2 billion budget proposal would put off pay raises for firefighters and cut programs addressing homelessness and paid medical leave. D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) proposed a budget Friday that will put off raises…...