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Trump is expected to sign his huge bill of tax and spending cuts at the White House July 4 picnic
President Donald Trump is expected to sign his package of tax breaks and spending cuts into law Friday after his cajoling ...
Republicans push tax and spending cut bill, risking food aid for Washington's vulnerable
With a final House vote possible on Wednesday, Republicans are closing in on getting their tax and spending cut bill through ...
WA’s well-off get income tax deduction boost that most residents miss
Washington homeowners in particular stand to benefit from a provision that increases the amount in property tax payments they can deduct on their 2025 federal returns.
Gas tax and other fees begin today in WA
Starting Tuesday, your wallets will start to feel a bit of a squeeze as the six-cent gas tax increase kicks in.
'Big, ugly betrayal': Oregon, Washington lawmakers react to Trump's tax bill passing
Oregon, Washington lawmakers decried the passage of Trump's tax bill in Congress, citing cuts to Medicaid and food stamps.
New WA law boosting gas tax by 6 cents takes effect Tuesday. Here’s where that money goes
The tax rate for regular gas will climb from 49.4 cents per gallon to 55.4 cents on July 1. Starting next summer, it’ll rise ...
WA gas tax goes up again Tuesday
Lawmakers considered other ways to fund the state's megaprojects, highway maintenance and ferries, but stuck with the gas tax because of its low overhead.
Paying more at the pump: Washington drivers have new 6-cent gas tax
The state has added an extra 6 cents per gallon, starting July 1, keeping Washington's gas prices among the highest in the ...
Legislators say higher gas tax in Washington will fund key infrastructure projects
Washington state’s gas tax increased Tuesday for the first time in nine years. Commuters better get used to the increases.
Poorest Americans dealt biggest blow under Senate Republican tax package
Small improvements in taxes are overshadowed by cuts to health insurance and other federal aid, resulting in a package ...