Tax Foundation: WA ‘significantly costlier and less competitive’ under new budget

Tax Foundation: WA ‘significantly costlier and less competitive’ under new budget

(The Center Square) – Washington state’s budget package, the nearly $78 billion operating budget itself and five revenue bills that raise taxes by about $9.4 billion, a move that “cut[s] against the trend in cuts seen in most other states,”…

WA governor pressed to veto $1.8B piece of Democrats’ tax bill • Washington State Standard

Grocers and restaurant owners in Washington are concerned that food prices will rise due to a proposed tax hike that will hit large companies, including food suppliers. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/ Getty Images)Hoteliers, restaurateurs and grocers are asking Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson to veto part of a tax bill that they say will drive up food costs for them and their customers. Excising the contentious provision that is counted on to raise hund…

How Washington’s new tax and fee increases could hit your pocket

The costs of marriage licenses, gas, rental cars and outdoor recreational licenses are all expected to increase under the new state budget awaiting Gov. Bob Ferguson’s signature. The final $78 billion, Legislature-approved operating budget relies heavily on taxes on wealthy businesses, the sale of expensive stocks and bonds and estate transfers. But the state’s operating budget and the $15 billion transportation budget both include a host of oth…

Washington Democrats Ram Through $9 Billion in Tax Hikes Over GOP Protests  - Americans for Tax Reform

Washington Democrats have rushed to pass a massive $9 billion tax increase in one of the most reckless displays of fiscal irresponsibility the state has seen in years. The state just passed its 2025 budget, amidst thousands of protests against the budget.   While families and small businesses are already struggling under the weight of inflation and higher prices carried over from the Biden administration, lawmakers in Olympia thought the solutio…

Tax Foundation: WA ‘significantly costlier and less competitive’ under new budget - Everett Post

(The Center Square) – Washington state’s budget package, the nearly $78 billion operating budget itself and five revenue bills that […]

Representative Joe Fitzgibbon Defends Recent Tax Hikes

Washington House Majority Leader Representative Joe Fitzgibbon joins The Morning Ride alongside former state lawmaker and small business owner Kelly Chambers to discuss and defend the recent tax increases passed by the state legislature. You can listen to the full discussion below. [audio mp3="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2184/2025/05/07134502/chambers_x_fitzgibbon-final.mp3"]