Proposed WA Bill Would Exempt Those 75-Older from Property Taxes
Under current laws, property taxes can only be raised 1 percent each year, but majority Democrats and other legislators are calling for up to a 3 percent or higher threshold.
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Tri-Cities Cares to File Lawsuit Against HH Hills Windfarm
the lawsuit is the final option to halt, or perhaps reduce the size of, the controversial windfarm project slated to stretch from Finley to Benton City.
Lawsuit Final Option for Opponents of Horse Heaven Hills Windfarm
Opponents of the HH Hills Windfarm say the final option is a lawsuit.
WA I-2066 Gets 431,000 Signatures to Protect Natural Gas
The initiative would push back the efforts being forced on utility companies to phase out natural gas.
Feds Reclassifying Marijuana Could Actually Cause More ‘Issues’
Changing pot from a Schedule 1 to Schedule 3 drug could actually add more Federal regulations and limitations.
WA Legislators Make Big Change to WA CARES Long-Term Plan
Change would allow recipients of the WA CARES funds to 'take it with them' if they move out of state.
Proposed WA Bill Could Result in Renters Having to Get Rid of Pets
bill designed to make pet deposits more affordable, but will likely backfire, say critics.
WA Bill Would Add Financial Literacy Class to Grad Requirements
Rep Skyer Rude (R) Walla Walla's bill would be "flexible" and allow schools to teach it anytime during four years.
WA CARES Opt-Out Initiative Meets Signature Requirement
Initiative 2124, if approved by voters, would allow people to opt out of the WA CARES long-term care act, which opponents say has been flawed from day one.
WA Legislators Will Seek Creation of Artificial Intelligence Task Force
If the bi-partisan legislation passes, there will be a task force to examine and 'oversee' AI use in WA state.