Washington state Democratic lawmakers are mulling plans for new taxes to help the state resolve a persistent budget shortfall. On Tuesday afternoon, first-term state Rep. Shaun Scott of Seattle held a ...

Have you ever wondered why gas, cigarettes or alcohol cost so much? The answer often comes down to an excise tax — a special tax that’s built right into the price of certain goods. So, what is excise ...

With $9 billion in new taxes now part of the new state budget, people in Washington will be paying more for many essentials, even as they see core services preserved. Gov. Bob Ferguson acknowledged ...