Taxes and Tax Relief
WA legislators contemplate tripling property tax cap rate, igniting voter concerns
Source ONE News staff | Feb 7, 2024 A contentious bill that could see property taxes in Washington state rise significantly is set to go before the Senate this Thursday, sparking concern and opposition across the political spectrum. Senate Bill 5770, if passed, would mark a significant shift in the state’s...
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Senators denounce bill to raise property taxes – vote expected Thursday
The Washington Senate is poised to approve a bill Thursday that would allow the annual growth in property taxes to triple, flouting the will of Washington voters who approved a cap on property taxes in 2001. Republican senators say they plan to raise stiff opposition when the bill comes to...
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Six initiatives advance to Legislature
As six initiatives advance to the Legislature during the current 2024 Legislative session, senators say they hope the Legislature will do its duty by taking a public vote – rather than taking no action and quietly sending them to the ballot in November. The lawmakers say a public vote would...
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