The economy continues to rank among Washington’s top priorities, new poll shows
According to pollster Stuart Elway, the economy ranked top regardless of age, income and education, with Republicans ranking ...
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WA leaders talk budget deficit, other priorities ahead of legislative session
Facing a projected budget deficit of over $12 billion over the next four years, majority Democrats say new taxes may be ...
Governor-elect Ferguson proposes 6% budget cuts, ‘skeptical’ about wealth tax
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Governor-elect Bob Ferguson is calling for near across-the-board state agency budget cuts to help bail the state out of a forecasted deficit. Ferguson, a Democrat who will ...
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Fairbanks area school district releases proposal to close 5 schools
One elementary school is set to close in each of the Fairbanks North Star Borough's southeast, northeast, west, North Pole ...
Governor Healey’s task force eyes major cash infusion to fill T’s growing budget gap
The sudden injection of so sizable a sum would be a profound change for the T — at least in the short run. The agency’s ...
What Donald Trump’s Presidency Could Mean For Social Security
President-elect Donald Trump's plans to protect Social Security benefits could give retirees more money in their pockets, but ...
Edmonds residents mourn loss of gymnastics program
The city included the program as part of the latest round of cuts in December to address the city’s budget crisis.
Tax cuts, debt limit, spending caps: Congress faces key fiscal choices this year
The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, which suspended the debt limit until last week, also established binding discretionary ...
Goldman's top economist doubts Trump can make good on campaign promises
Goldman Sachs chief economist Jan Hatzius is bullish on the outlook for the U.S. economy, in large part because he doubts Donald Trump's incoming administration will be able to make good on its ...
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The Fed Lowered Interest Rates Too Soon
Inflation remains stubbornly above the Federal Reserve’s 2 percent target. Yet, instead of maintaining a firm stance at its ...
New SF mayor announces citywide hiring freeze on first full day in office
One day after being inaugurated as San Francisco mayor, Daniel Lurie has implemented an immediate citywide hiring freeze. The ...
Property tax relief bill proposed by WA lawmaker as majority considers increase
As Washington Democrats consider potential tax increases to fill a massive projected budget deficit over the next four years, ...