Wording on Nov. ballot significantly helps side supporting WA's 'millionaires tax'

An initiative to repeal Washington's "millionaires tax" is on the November ballot, but the last sentence of the initiative's explainer sparked a legal challenge.

WA Supreme Court divided on initiative to repeal 'millionaires tax'
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Voters will soon decide the fate of Washington's new income tax on high earners, known as the 'millionaires tax,' but there's controversy over how it's being presented on the ballot, and the issue has divided the state's Supreme Court.

Map: Here are the cities that spend the most on groceries, data shows

A WalletHub study finds that household income plays a major role in determining how heavily grocery costs affect residents across major U.S. cities.

Americans think Trump prioritizes his wealth more than helping US, poll finds

In a recent poll, most Americans believe President Trump is improperly profiting from his presidency and placing his personal financial interest ahead of the country.

The 'American Dream' now costs $5.3 million, and your paycheck isn't keeping up

Chasing the "American Dream" now comes with a lifetime price tag of about $5.3 million that is growing faster than the wages of those hoping to achieve it.

Oil prices rise amid Trump's plan to buy Russian diesel

Crude oil prices rose on Monday following President Donald Trump’s announcement last week that the United States reached an agreement to purchase Russian diesel imports.

Social Security COLA announcement could come as soon as Wednesday

Social Security recipients across the United States should soon know how much of an increase they will see in their monthly checks next year.  

Audit flags $13.7M in unauthorized spending on Hawaii homeless housing

A detailed state audit shows Hawaii’s housing agency steered almost $14 million in improper and questionable expenses to a preferred contractor.

Students sue Missouri, claiming decades of unequal funding at HBCU

A group of current and former Lincoln University students filed a lawsuit against the state of Missouri, alleging decades of systemic underfunding at the historically Black institution.

After the penny, Congress looks to tackle the cost of the nickel

After Congress moved to eliminate the penny, some lawmakers say the nickel should be next in efforts to make U.S. coins more cost-efficient to produce.

President Trump considering suspending federal gas tax

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is considering suspending the federal gasoline tax as soaring fuel prices threaten Republicans ahead of November’s midterm elections. 

Tacoma, WA considers job cuts, taxes to address $40M budget deficit

Tacoma city leaders are working to close a $40 million deficit in the city's General Fund, with proposals on the table to eliminate up to 100 municipal jobs, end public safety programs, and raise local business fees.

Student loan borrowers have more time to cut their interest rate

Student loan borrowers currently making payments have a little more time to temporarily cut their interest rates. The federal government extended the deadline for them to shave a full percentage point off their interest rate by making their payments automatically.