Washington state has had some form of an estate tax since 1901. Currently, taxes are imposed on estates of $2 million or more, which is assessed on roughly 300 wealthy…
School funding in jeopardy without estate tax bill
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Reps. Mike Sells and Hans Dunshee op-ed in the Everett Herald
Funding education: Closing tax loopholes is not increasing taxes Corporate tax breaks or your children’s and grandchildren’s future. The ability to grow jobs and compete economically with a well-trained and…
1,000 teachers rally in Olympia
Over 1,000 teachers from the Washington Education Association rallied in Olympia today in support of public schools. Several members of our caucus were on hand to show our support for…
Revised Transportation Package Released
After substantive discussions with members of both parties, a revised transportation investment package incorporating input from legislative leaders and the Governor’s office was unveiled Tuesday. The proposal has an increased…
House budget proposal best for schools
The state will step up to its responsibility to educate public-school students and will make sure college graduates are ready for high-demand jobs under the budget proposal released by the…