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Lack of EV chargers dogging Washington agency’s electrification efforts
(The Center Square) – If you’re a Washington resident reluctant to buy or drive an electric vehicle due to the lack of charging infrastructure around the state or in cold weather conditions, you’re not alone. Some state agencies are reporting that their staff are hesitant to use EVs for that same reason, highlighting an ongoing challenge for […]
Ditch Washington's Capital Gains Tax? The case for No on I-2109
When you go to vote this November, it won’t just be for President or Governor. You’ll also be voting on a group of initiatives - and these things are complicated. So we’re breaking all of them down here on Soundside this election season. And this week, we’re turning to I-2109: aka, the measure that seeks to Repeal the Capital Gains Tax. Passed by the legislature back in 2021, the tax took effect two years ago. It charges a 7% tax on the sales of some types of assets - things like stocks, bonds, and some types of businesses. The tax kicks in on profits exceeding $262,000. Real estate, retirement accounts, and certain small businesses are exempt. Revenue from the tax goes towards education: the first $500m raised is earmarked for schools, early learning, and child care programs. The rest goes towards school construction and renovation.
DOE Launches Its Own Snake River Dam Study
Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Energy announced a study on replacing the Lower Snake River Dams. DOE said the Pacific Northwest Regional Energy Planning Project will be an 18-month study, exploring how utilities in Idaho, Washington, Oregon and Montana can deal with future power needs in the event that the Snake River dams are removed. The study will be funded by the Grid Deployment Office and the Washington State Department of Commerce.
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