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WA Legislature OKs 3 initiatives, leaving tax measures for ballot
Voters in November will decide on initiatives to repeal the capital gains tax and the cap-and-invest program and to change the long-term care insurance payroll tax.
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A batch of regulations are likely headed to Gov. Inslee’s desk – including one that would require reporting lost or stolen firearms within 24 hours.
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WA’s carbon pricing system may fund $200M for new electric ferries
But if voters repeal the cap-and-trade program in a November referendum, the plan to convert three diesel vessels to hybrid may need other funding sources.
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AI task force will advise the WA Legislature on the emerging tech
The Washington House has greenlighted the creation of a task force to study artificial intelligence issues for the Legislature. Senate
Politics
AI task force will advise the WA Legislature on the emerging tech
The Washington House has greenlighted the creation of a task force to study artificial intelligence issues for the Legislature. Senate