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Addressing Washington’s $1 Billion Road Maintenance Shortfall

admin — Thu, 30 May 2024 11:48:33 +0000

During a recent meeting of the Joint Transportation Committee (JTC), government officials and advocates highlighted a continuing crisis in Washington’s road maintenance. The state’s cities face a $1 billion annual shortfall in road preservation, an issue spotlighted nearly two years ago and still unresolved. Washington’s 281 cities, home to 65 percent of the state’s population, […]

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Legal Battle Over Record Campaign Finance Fine Ignites Free Speech Debate

admin — Fri, 14 May 2021 11:38:39 +0000

In an unprecedented move, a coalition of industry advocates, legislators, and former State Attorney General Rob McKenna is challenging the largest campaign finance fine in U.S. history. They argue this hefty penalty poses a threat to free speech. Rob McKenna voiced his concerns, stating the case is critical for anyone involved in Washington state campaigns, […]

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Washington’s Revenue Surges Amid Pandemic, Prompting Tax Reform Debate

admin — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 11:32:37 +0000

A recent Pew Charitable Trusts study revealed Washington state not only increased its revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic but did so more significantly than any other state. This unexpected boost has ignited discussions among tax policy analysts regarding potential reforms in the state’s tax structure amid unprecedented revenue levels. Evaluating Tax Proposals Amid Economic Growth […]

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New Tax Proposals to Address Washington’s Transportation Funding Gap

admin — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 11:29:16 +0000

Washington State’s transportation infrastructure, previously described as on a “glidepath to failure,” is in the spotlight as an 18-member advisory panel proposes new taxes to fund necessary maintenance and repairs. The proposals were presented to the state Joint Transportation Committee (JTC) to address a decade-long funding shortfall. Proposed Revenue Sources The panel suggested several revenue […]

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Exciting Developments in High-Speed Rail Corridor Plans

admin — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 11:42:44 +0000

For the past three years, a coalition of public and private groups has been exploring an ultra-high-speed rail corridor from Vancouver, B.C., through Seattle to Portland, Ore. The next report is due in December, with former Washington Governor Christine Gregoire seeing this project as essential for future growth. Gregoire, now the CEO of Challenge Seattle, […]

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