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Unemployment, Business Taxes, Transportation Fees: These New Laws Take Effect in Washington State Today

Washington’s minimum wage rises to $17.13, with new laws enhancing worker protections and imposing business tax surcharges to address budget shortfalls.

Summary by The Oregonian
Tax hikes on rental cars and unemployment benefits for workers on strike are among the changes to state law going into effect.

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The OregonianThe Oregonian
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Unemployment, business taxes, transportation fees: These new laws take effect in Washington state today

Tax hikes on rental cars and unemployment benefits for workers on strike are among the changes to state law going into effect.

·Portland, United States
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These new laws and taxes take effect in Washington state on Jan. 1

Tax hikes on big business and rental cars. Unemployment benefits for workers on strike.

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The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times
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2026 WA minimum wage and laws take effect

New year, new rules. With the start of 2026, here's what to know about Washington's minimum wage and new laws that went in effect.

·Seattle, United States
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The Seattle Times broke the news in Seattle, United States on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
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