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Washington lawmakers passed a tax credit for working families in 2008. Is this the year they finally fund it? By Joseph O’Sullivan, The Seattle Times
Published: February 3, 2021, 3:18pm
Share: In this photo taken March 23, 2020, cherry trees bloom next to the Capitol building in Olympia, Wash. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
The dream of a tax exemption for working families remains alive in Olympia.
In 2008, Washington state lawmakers passed a tax exemption for low-income working people, which works similarly to the federal earned income tax credit by giving rebates back to those who qualify.
It came just as the Great Recession emerged, chilling tax collections and lawmakers. Then-Gov. Christine Gregoire chose not to fund it.
Two Washington state Teamsters locals have asked the National Labor Relations Board's acting prosecutor to end a suit greenlighted by fired general counsel Peter Robb that could weaken union contract provisions making employers honor workers' negotiated job terms after transfers.
Washington Ports Lead Charge for Rural Internet Service
Though ports cannot legally “light” fiber-optic infrastructure, some have taken it upon themselves to lead the way on connectivity issues. Officials say they are frustrated with the pace set by lawmakers and big ISPs. by Marissa Heffernan, The Daily News / February 1, 2021 Slow or unreliable internet access is a reality for millions of Americans. ben dalton/Flickr, CC BY-SA
(TNS) When the coronavirus pandemic sent most people to Zoom meetings, Port of Woodland Executive Director Jennifer Wray-Keene learned that one of her commissioners was still using dial-up Internet. I said Paul, why don t you have Comcast? And he said Well, it doesn t go upriver, she said of Commissioner Paul Cline.
Some studies have found the ride-hailing services increase vehicle miles driven and pollution.
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Rideshare companies Uber and Lyft have committed to reducing their carbon emissions in the coming years, but there s little holding them accountable to make sure they reach their goals. (Michael Dwyer/AP)
Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft have made public promises to reduce their carbon emissions in the coming years. Now, lawmakers in Washington state want to make sure they follow through.
A measure making its way through Washington’s Legislature would put the state in the driver’s seat when it comes to regulating air pollution by Lyft, Uber and similar app-based ride-hailing services.
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(CHICAGO) The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 5,773 new COVID-19 cases from over the weekend (3,345 on Saturday / 2,428 on Sunday), with 105 additional deaths (65 on Saturday / 40 on Sunday). The new statewide numbers now show 1,126,301 total positive coronavirus cases with 19,243 deaths. For updates, go to dph.illinois.gov, or if any questions, call anytime, toll-free, at 1-800-889-3931.
(CHICAGO) New Illinois House Speaker, Representative Emanuel “Chris” Welch, says he has stepped back from his role as a partner in a law firm that provides services to local governments in the state. Welch was elected last month by the House to replace fellow Democrat Michael Madigan after the long-time Chicago-land lawmaker was implicated in an ongoing bribery investigation. Welch says he will remain with the Ancel Glink Law Firm as counsel.