Washington earns grade of C- for manufacturing health
Washington received a grade of C- on a scorecard developed by Ball State University to gauge the health of each state’s manufacturing sector.
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King County’s $3,631-per-month cost of living is the highest in Washington
Residents of King County need to make $3,631 every month to maintain a modest standard of living, making it the most expensive place to live in Washington.
Washington’s public pensions are 71.1% government funded
Taxpayer contributions to Washington’s public pension funds in 2017 amounted to 71.1 percent of the total, the 24th highest ratio among the 50 states, according to newly released data by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Washington disabled veterans still awaiting action on home loan fee refunds
Despite facing a July 31 target deadline, the Veterans Benefits Administration has yet to provide refunds to tens of thousands of disabled veterans who were erroneously charged home loan funding fees.
Average student loan debt for graduates in Washington is $23,359, study finds
College graduates in Washington have an average debt burden of $23,359, according to a study by the website 24/7 Wall St. examining average student loan debt in the 50 states.
Income taxes make up 0% of total state, local levies in Washington, study finds
State income tax revenues in Washington represent 0 percent of its total state and local levies, according to a new study by the Tax Foundation.
Washington scores 69.8 out of 100 in litigation climate survey
Washington earned a score of 69.8 out of 100 in a new ranking of state litigation climates released Wednesday by the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform.
Washington ranks 4th highest in state, local government GDP, study finds
Washington finished fourth highest in the size of its state and local government operations, based on their share of the state’s gross domestic product, according to a 24/7 Wall St. analysis.
Washington pension plans are 90% funded, study finds
The funded ratio of the Washington public pension plans stands at 90%, according to a new analysis from the Tax Foundation based on fiscal-year 2017 data.
Term Limits Group to Trump: Repealing Committee Limits a “Terrible Idea”
The nation’s oldest and largest pro-term limits group today came out against President Trump’s suggestion that term limits for GOP committee chairs should be removed.
Adams rated least livable among Washington counties, study finds
Adams was ranked Washington’s worst county to live in, according to a Wall St. 24/7 analysis of regions with the poorest quality of life within all 50 states.
Washington ranks the highest on distilled spirits taxes
The state distilled spirits excise taxes in Washington ranked first in the nation, according to a new analysis from the Tax Foundation based on January 2019 data.
$453,422 in annual income gets you into Washington’s top 1% club, study finds
Bring in at least $453,422 in yearly income, and you’ll be among the top 1 percent of earners in Washington, according to a Wall St. 24/7 analysis of the ultra wealthy in every state.
Washington ranks 25th highest on wine taxes, study finds
The state wine excise taxes in Washington ranked 25th in the nation, according to a new analysis from the Tax Foundation based on January 2019 data.
DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE LLP: DWT Secures FCC Ruling in Favor of MAW Communications Against PPL Electric
On Monday August 12, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Enforcement Bureau issued a Memorandum Opinion and Order in MAW Communications, Inc. v. PPL Electric Utilities Corp., finding that PPL had unlawfully denied access to PPL poles located in the City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Washington ranks 4th highest on state and local sales taxes, study finds
The combined state and average local sales taxes in Washington ranked fourth in the nation, according to a new analysis from the Tax Foundation based on July 2019 data.
Washington ranks 25th highest on beer taxes, study finds
The state beer excise taxes in Washington ranked 25th in the nation, according to a new analysis from the Tax Foundation based on January 2019 data.
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