Presidential candidate Andrew Yang hits Seattle to propose a national Amazon tax Andrew Yang says America needs a guaranteed Universal Basic Income and he wants big tech companies like Amazon to pay for it. David Hyde
Washington lawmakers are done this year. Here’s what they passed — and didn’t — in 2019 Washington lawmakers just wrapped up an action-packed, 105-day session with passage of the first state budget to exceed $50 billion and a bundle of tax... Austin Jenkins
WA lawmakers pass $52.4B budget, reverse 20-year-old affirmative action ban Washington lawmakers adjourned at midnight Sunday after majority Democrats approved an initiative to restore affirmative action and passed a $52.4... Austin Jenkins
Three years ago Bernie won the caucus and lost the primary. This time, there's only a primary Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign is back in Washington almost a year before the primary. This weekend over 200 volunteer events are scheduled around the state. Casey Martin
Call this 'Year of the Environment' at Washington Legislature (except for orcas) The Washington Legislature is at the finish line after big decisions on clean energy, education and the measles. The Seattle Channel's Joni Balter and Q13 political analyst C.R. Douglas recap the session with KUOW's Patricia Murphy. Patricia Murphy
Seattle is one of the worst cities in the U.S. for potholes A SoundQ's listener asked why Seattle has so many potholes. So reporter David Hyde set out to learn why. And he discovered potholes are more than a nuisance - they're also a political talking point and a source of controversial art. Anna Boiko-Weyrauch
Commission wants rent control in Seattle by this summer The Seattle Renters Commission presented its annual plan , including a recommendation for rent control in Seattle. Paige Browning
What can Seattle learn from the most politically tolerant place in the U.S.? According to an analysis by The Atlantic magazine, Watertown, New York is the least politically prejudiced place in America. Bill Radke
Impeachment will 'divide the country' says Rep. Schrier Should President Donald Trump be impeached? Some Democrats say yes. Washington Congresswoman Kim Schrier says: Not so fast. David Hyde
Newest Seattle City Council member will have to dive into zoning Abel Pacheco Jr. has replaced Rob Johnson on the Seattle City Council. So now, about that U-District upzone ... David Hyde
