Equity State tax breaks for businesses need scrutiny now Businesses argue that changes would be a disaster. But should we continue business subsidies when we will be forced into brutal cuts in health and social services that will hurt needy individuals? by Dick Nelson / February 1, 2011
Politics Tax breaks: Olympia's reformers need a coherent strategy Who's got the money? by Dick Nelson / March 10, 2011
Politics Special session offers some hope of curbing tax breaks State Sen. Ed Murray by Dick Nelson / April 27, 2011
Politics Short-term cuts pose long-term threats to state higher education University of Washington (2007) by Dick Nelson / April 17, 2011
Politics Online sales growth is worsening state budget trouble One of Amazon's new buildings in the South Lake Union neighborhood. by Dick Nelson / March 30, 2011
Politics Washington state's tax-break brawlers can take the fight outside Speaker Frank Chopp leads House Democrats. by Dick Nelson / May 26, 2011
Politics Housing, homelessness loom large in the minds of Washington voters Tacoma, Spokane and Bellingham each have ballot measures on these issues, and both voters and candidates have cited them as top priorities. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / October 31, 2023
News ‘A partial solution’: A closer look at the new WA Cares Fund The long-term care tax program has already stoked controversy, with critics saying the $36,500 benefit is too small to be meaningful. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / November 23, 2023
News Is housing a form of health care? A Washington program says it is Apple Health and Homes has distributed $41M from Medicaid to shelter and support those with behavioral or other health issues. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / September 15, 2023
News What WA leaders are watching for in the Manuel Ellis police trial Members of law enforcement, community organizers and more weigh in on the trial of three Tacoma officers charged in the 2020 death of Ellis. by Jerry Cornfield & Laurel Demkovich & Grace Deng & Bill Lucia Washington State Standard / October 4, 2023