What cannabis and nicotine taxes have in common: protecting young people from the risks of vaping and weed, still not fully ...

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I’ve spent my career supporting public health measures and “just say no” campaigns. I’ve voted in favor of smoking cessation programs, funded prevention initiatives, and supported taxes on smoking ...

Washington state Democratic lawmakers are mulling plans for new taxes to help the state resolve a persistent budget shortfall. On Dec. 2, first-term state Rep. Shaun Scott of Seattle held a news ...

WASHINGTON — Businesses in Washington are paying a hefty tax burden, with a new report revealing they cover 50% of all state and local taxes in the fiscal year 2024. This comes as business and ...

(The Center Square) – State lawmakers heard testimony Friday on a proposal to increase Washington’s cigarette tax by 66% while amending a separate vapor tax to 95% of the products' taxable sales price ...