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Washington Research Council releases report on education and workforce development to close skills gap in manufacturing
June 13, 2018A new report from the Washington Research Council examines education and workforce development strategies for closing the skills gap facing manufacturers in our state. As a state with a vibrant manufa…Read more
As expected, Seattle City Council repeals head tax on 7-2 vote. Next steps uncertain.
June 13, 2018The Seattle City Council voted to repeal the controversial head tax, after an hour of a rowdy public hearing. The Seattle Times reports, In a stunning reversal without parallel in Seattle’s recent pol…Read more
Washington Roundtable releases new report, “The Path to 70% Credential Attainment.” Making progress, but not fast enough.
June 12, 2018A new report from the Washington Roundtable and Partnership for Learning shows the progress the state is making toward a goal of 70 percent credential attainment. While the attainment rate is increasi…Read more
Seattle City Council President says today’s vote on the head tax will “set the reset button.” Will it?
June 12, 2018The Seattle City Council will hold a special meeting at noon today to repeal the controversial head tax. You can watch the proceedings here. The Seattle Times reports, The Seattle City Council’s appar…Read more
Seattle Seattle Council schedules meeting to repeal head tax tomorrow.
June 11, 2018We don't remember anything like this happening before. The Seattle Times reports, The Seattle City Council will consider repealing the city’s controversial new head tax less than a month after approvi…Read more
Tax Foundation: Washington has nation’s 10th highest state and local excise tax collections per capita
June 11, 2018The Tax Foundation reports that Washington state and local governments collect $720 in excise taxes per capita, ranking us 10th highest in the nation. As the map above shows, border states Idaho (#49)…Read more
