Washington’s new sales tax on services faces a second lawsuit that could undercut the state’s moves to bring in hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue.
Hospitals, physicians and other health care providers stand to lose tens of billions of dollars in revenue and face billions of dollars in uncompensated care with the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies for health coverage.
Washington state’s paid family and medical leave program is facing challenges on multiple fronts, from solvency issues to unexpected tax liabilities for workers and employers.
Projected tax collections in Washington continue to fall, with declines totaling more than $500 million since the governor signed off on billions of dollars in tax increases earlier this year to help balance the budget.
There are many reasons to be concerned about the new law. It puts Washington businesses at a continued disadvantage compared to competitors in other states while increasing prices for everyday Washingtonians. It will squeeze the budget of small businesses, who often rely on outside firms for technical services instead of hiring someone in-house.
Washington’s grocery prices could grow more than 16% if President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs are allowed to continue, predicts a new state report released Thursday.
Thousands of state government and community college employees in Washington are considering a new pact that would secure raises they lost out on in July when state lawmakers did not fund their contract.