Economics
Lessons from Washington State’s New Capital Gains Tax
Taxing the rich works like a charm.
Last week we learned that the capital gains tax — which was passed by the state legislature in...
Op-Ed: Seattle is the Capital of Toxic Frugality
Next week is standardized testing at the kiddos’ school. The normal seven-class-a-day schedule will be reorganized to allow morning and afternoon blocks long enough...
The Urbanist Podcast: Time to Talk About Washington State Taxes
Every one knows there are two things you can't escape in life, death and taxes. While I'd add a few more items to that...
Want to Revitalize Downtown? Here’s Eight Ways How
In the spring of 2020, downtown Seattle sat empty. A once bustling and growing core of tower cranes, thriving businesses, and active neighborhoods was...
The Urbanist Podcast: Debunking the JumpStart Tax Holiday with Ron Davis
In this episode, co-hosts Natalie Argerious and Ray Dubicki welcome Ron Davis to talk about a proposed JumpStart Tax Holiday in the city of...
Minimum Wage Initiative Launches in Renton, Builds Off Successes in South King County
Hot off the coattails of a resounding electoral victory to raise the minimum wage in Tukwila, a new coalition has formed to launch a...
County May Require Shops to Offer Cash Payment Option to Protect Unbanked Residents
Shops in unincorporated King County may have to accept cash as payment if the King County Council moves forward with a proposal meant to...
Streetcar Project Could Kickstart Downtown Recovery
The Downtown Seattle Association and new SDOT head are seeking ways to jumpstart the shelved Center City Streetcar project, such as a Cultural Connector...