Millionaires tax moves forward in Washington legislature
The controversial push to tax the income of millionaires in Washington state has advanced one more step, and is expected to make it to the full House for a vote next week.
The controversial push to tax the income of millionaires in Washington state has advanced one more step, and is expected to make it to the full House for a vote next week.
Americans hit with soaring electricity bills as price hikes outpace inflation nationwide
Electricity prices have risen faster than the pace of inflation in the last year. Here's how much costs are up from a year ago.
Electricity prices have risen faster than the pace of inflation in the last year. Here's how much costs are up from a year ago.
Social Security March payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Social Security March payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Social Security March payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Trump announces 401k match of up to $1,000 for those without employer contribution
During Tuesday's State of the Union address, Trump announced a plan to give workers without employer retirement plans a 401k match up to $1,000. Here’s what to know.
During Tuesday's State of the Union address, Trump announced a plan to give workers without employer retirement plans a 401k match up to $1,000. Here’s what to know.
Everett CEO says Trump tariff turmoil strains international competition
Businesses all over western Washington are trying to navigate tariffs. For some, it means raising prices for customers while others are trying to find ways to absorb the cost.
Businesses all over western Washington are trying to navigate tariffs. For some, it means raising prices for customers while others are trying to find ways to absorb the cost.
These cities rank as the hardest working places in America in 2026, data suggests
Which city is the “hardest-working" city in America? WalletHub looked at key metrics to find which cities work the hardest. Here’s the list.
Which city is the “hardest-working" city in America? WalletHub looked at key metrics to find which cities work the hardest. Here’s the list.
State budget proposal hits record spending amid multi billion dollar deficit
Supplemental budget proposals include increasing spending by about $1.5 billion and withdrawing up to $880 million from the state’s rainy-day fund.
Supplemental budget proposals include increasing spending by about $1.5 billion and withdrawing up to $880 million from the state’s rainy-day fund.
Deadliest jobs in America revealed
More than 5,000 work-related deaths were recorded in the U.S. in 2024.
More than 5,000 work-related deaths were recorded in the U.S. in 2024.
WA governor proposes revenue from millionaire tax go to sales tax holidays
Governor Bob Ferguson says a portion of the revenue raised by the "millionaires tax" should fund two annual sales tax holidays.
Governor Bob Ferguson says a portion of the revenue raised by the "millionaires tax" should fund two annual sales tax holidays.
Trump enacts 10% global tariffs in response to Supreme Court decision
President Donald Trump used another law — Section 232 of the 1962 Trade Expansion Act — to slap 10% sectoral tariffs on steel and aluminum, cars, copper, lumber and products like kitchen cabinets worldwide.
President Donald Trump used another law — Section 232 of the 1962 Trade Expansion Act — to slap 10% sectoral tariffs on steel and aluminum, cars, copper, lumber and products like kitchen cabinets worldwide.
WA leaders react to SCOTUS ruling against Trump tariffs
Washington leaders and elected officials are releasing statements on Friday after the United States Supreme Court ruled that President Trump's sweeping tariffs violated federal law.
Washington leaders and elected officials are releasing statements on Friday after the United States Supreme Court ruled that President Trump's sweeping tariffs violated federal law.
Supreme Court rules Trump's tariffs violated federal law
On Friday, the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, handing Trump a major loss on an issue important to his economic agenda.
On Friday, the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, handing Trump a major loss on an issue important to his economic agenda.
US stocks remain relatively calm after Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs
U.S. stocks edged slightly higher on Friday after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.
U.S. stocks edged slightly higher on Friday after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.
Study reveals which states have the highest and lowest income tax burdens - See where your state ranks
Americans across the country are filing their income taxes and depending on where you live, your state’s effective tax rate determines how much of your annual income is taxed.
Americans across the country are filing their income taxes and depending on where you live, your state’s effective tax rate determines how much of your annual income is taxed.
Stimulus payment February 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Democrat policy researchers develop plan to cap grocery prices
Grocery prices continue to be a major strain on household budgets. A new proposal from national policy researchers aims to bring food costs down, giving families some relief at the checkout line.
Grocery prices continue to be a major strain on household budgets. A new proposal from national policy researchers aims to bring food costs down, giving families some relief at the checkout line.
Bill considers capping grocery prices
Grocery prices remain a major strain on household budgets, but a new proposal from national policy researchers aims to bring food costs down.
Grocery prices remain a major strain on household budgets, but a new proposal from national policy researchers aims to bring food costs down.
Ohio governor says ending property taxes could push state's sales tax to 20%
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine says sales tax could jump to 20% to replace $24 billion in lost property tax revenue if a constitutional amendment passes.
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine says sales tax could jump to 20% to replace $24 billion in lost property tax revenue if a constitutional amendment passes.
Bill would guarantee paid sick leave for all US workers if passed
All American workers could earn up to one week of paid sick time a year under the proposed legislation.
All American workers could earn up to one week of paid sick time a year under the proposed legislation.
Americans are under the most financial distress in these cities, data suggests
WalletHub found that despite inflation cooling on essentials like groceries and gas, many Americans are still experiencing financial distress.
WalletHub found that despite inflation cooling on essentials like groceries and gas, many Americans are still experiencing financial distress.