Welch: Latest state tax proposals threaten jobs and economy

Welch: Latest state tax proposals threaten jobs and economy

HeraldNet.com HeraldNet.com - Everett and Snohomish County news from The Daily Herald in Everett, Washington Using fear of budget cuts, state lawmakers are taking the easy route with damaging tax increases. Welch: Latest state tax proposals threaten jobs and economy Wire Service

The most important thing now is to boost employment and that is where politics bears the ultimate responsibility, write Göran Arrius, chairman of Saco and Colin Andersson, vice chairman of Saco student council - and hope that the government will put forward proposals in the spring budget that stimulate the economy in a way that creates jobs.

WA lawmakers debate property tax reform bill; strong public opposition arises

OLYMPIA, Wash. – A new property tax reform bill promising increased funding for public schools, safety, and justice services is on the table in Olympia.