Seattle’s current discussion to tax big business: Today So far

This headline would possibly appear to be white noise in Seattle: the Seattle Metropolis Council is contemplating taxes on large enterprise … once more. However there may be some variations this time round.

Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda tells KUOW’s David Hyde that the town faces a $35 million price range hole subsequent 12 months. Additional monetary strains are anticipated past that. One answer into consideration is elevating the JumpStart tax, which is positioned on the town’s largest firms (it is based mostly on the variety of high-paid staff working on the town). The tax raised $231 million in its first 12 months, and it is anticipated to absorb extra within the years forward.

What’s new this time round is that the Council seems to be working with Mayor Bruce Harrell’s workplace to type a job pressure on this situation. The Council and the mayor’s workplace have not at all times labored nicely up to now. Harrell has been recognized for his want to work with companies on taxing points. The work forward could also be a bit completely different than what we have seen over the previous few years. We’ll see.

“Taxes should not inherently dangerous,” stated Seattle Metro Chamber President Rachel Smith. “They pay for getting outcomes and outcomes on the priorities that we now have as a neighborhood.”

However, Smith provides, the town wants to put out a plan for a way it might use any newly raised tax funds. Learn extra right here.

In the event you’ve ever had the prospect to drive the scenic cliffside street by Tacoma’s Level Defiance, cherish the reminiscence. 5 Mile Street has been lower down to a few miles. There are a number of explanation why: Local weather change elevating sea ranges; pounding waves; stormwater exacerbating erosion. It provides as much as the bluff slowly falling away and its edge getting nearer and nearer to the street.

Two miles of street at the moment are closed, nonetheless, it’s nonetheless open to bicycles and walkers. There are some potential options to the issue, however these would value cash, which the park doesn’t have. Learn extra right here.

A proposed coverage change for the Marysville Faculty District has devolved right into a tradition warfare. The college board needs to implement a brand new rule that will require college students to ask parental permission to take part in golf equipment. Ya know, in order that the mother and father do not have to fret about any dangerous influences that little Jimmy would expertise at chess membership.

Although, some college students are stating that golf equipment referring to LGBTQ teams are supposed to be a protected area, particularly for college students which may not have probably the most supportive, or protected, house surroundings. It is a legitimate concern. LGBTQ youth are way more prone to expertise homelessness. And “household rejection” is among the many prime causes behind this reality. You typically do not hear mother and father getting in a huff over their youngsters becoming a member of the mathletes. Mother and father may not perceive why their youngsters are into the anime or Pokemon golf equipment, however they don’t seem to be prone to kick them out of the home for it. Some college students, academics, and oldsters argue that forcing college students to get a dad or mum’s signature may put them in hurt’s method.

KUOW’s Soundside simply spoke with Every day Herald of Everett reporter Isabella Breda about developments within the Marysville Faculty District. Hear that dialog right here.

Hanford Mccloud, sixth tribal council member, stands for a portrait on Wednesday, Might 18, 2022, on the Nisqually Purple Wind On line casino close to Olympia. A authorized battle has emerged over Washington state’s guidelines for sports activities betting. Tribal casinos have the authorized authority to interact in sports activities betting below new laws. However non-public playing companies are nonetheless not allowed. That’s spurring arguments over how the state regulates this nook of playing, in addition to tribal sovereignty. (Megan Farmer / KUOW)

DID YOU KNOW?

Myself and others at KUOW have acquired some suggestions over our use of the time period “revolt” whereas referring to the occasions on Jan. 6, 2021. The overall pushback is that the time period is “hyperbolic.” I additionally use “mob,” “assault,” and “riot” — all aptly describe what occurred that day on the Capitol.

However that is why I additionally use the phrase “revolt.”

Whether or not it is this definition, or that definition, an revolt mainly comes right down to a violent assault on a authorities or authority. Merriam-Webster notes that an “revolt” implies “an armed rebellion that rapidly fails or succeeds.” Individuals have been armed with weapons. And folks died on account of this assault on our authorities and our democracy. Add that up, and that is why I name it an “revolt.”

Now, simply because they weren’t good at it, doesn’t suggest it wasn’t an revolt. Simply because the Mariners do not win a sport, doesn’t suggest they are not taking part in baseball. The Son’a by no means have been profitable in overtaking the Ba’ku, however the movie remains to be known as “Star Trek: Revolt.”

I’ve additionally requested my KUOW colleagues for his or her ideas on this. KUOW’s Information Director Gigi Douban factors to NPR’s coverage on the matter, which states: “By definition, ‘revolt,’ and its spinoff, ‘insurgency,’ are correct. ‘Riot’ and ‘mob’ are equally right. Whereas these phrases should not interchangeable, they’re all appropriate when describing Jan. 6.”

I hope that helps clarify the issues that happen behind the reporting.

Twitter goals to crack down on misinformation, together with deceptive posts about Ukraine

Twitter is stepping up its struggle in opposition to misinformation with a brand new coverage cracking down on posts that unfold probably harmful false tales. The change is a part of a broader effort to advertise correct data throughout occasions of battle or disaster.

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