WASHINGTON STATE

Washington State House Democrats

HOUSE DEMOCRATS

Friday, March 13

WA legislative session ends with budgets passed and a dash of drama Passage of Democrats’ signature policy for the session, a tax on household income greater than $1 million a… READ MORE

Thursday, March 12

WA income tax passes Senate, Ferguson expected to sign into law Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, the chief sponsor of the tax measure, praised tweaks made by the House,… READ MORE

RESOURCES FOR IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES

If you or someone you know needs assistance, the following resources may be helpful:  Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance (ORIA) Immigration & naturalization assistance Employment & job training programs Healthcare &… READ MORE

Wednesday, March 11

WA income tax clears House after 24-hour debate Democrats said the historic vote will help fix that inequity while bringing in billions of dollars for schools, health care and child… READ MORE

Tuesday, March 10

Could WA ‘millionaires tax’ lead to capital flight? Here’s what experts say Rep. April Berg, who authored a Ferguson-endorsed striking amendment to Washington’s proposed tax, said in a Friday call… READ MORE