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The bill would allow increases of only 7% each year for existing tenants.

In 2022, the state took over $40 million meant for impoverished children. A bipartisan bill could redirect a portion of future payments to families.

Thurston Co. Superior Court Judge Mary Sue Wilson said neither state law nor the petitioners' complaint justified removing the former president's name from March ballots.

The high court's decision does not end the debate over the tax's future. Conservatives are backing a possible ballot initiative in November that seeks to repeal the capital gains tax.

Inslee unveiled proposals for a utility bill credit for low- and moderate-income Washingtonians, new spending for tackling opioids, money for special education, and a constitutional amendment protecting abortion.

Program staff have paused outreach and marketing efforts as they try to deal with larger-than-expected enrollment.

The program is required under a Washington law passed eight years ago but still hasn’t been fully adopted. A pending bill would tighten standards and provide additional support.

While some tax collections came in lower than expected, the projected increases are attributed in part to sustained consumer spending and employment.

The proceeds, garnered from the state’s wealthiest residents, will be funneled into early learning and child care programs, and to school districts in need of dollars for construction and renovation projects.

President Joe Biden and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm announced that the Pacific Northwest bid was among seven winners of roughly $1 billion each in Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs grant funding.