After a news conference by stakeholders and lawmakers earlier today, Sen. Ron Muzzall is echoing concerns about proposals moving through the Legislature that would eliminate or expand caps on property tax growth. He warns it could increase housing costs and affect vulnerable populations across the state Senate Bill 5798 received...

Sen. Ron Muzzall, R-10th Legislative District, issued the following statement today following the Senate’s passage of the Democratic budget proposal: “Today’s passage of the Senate Democratic budget is a profoundly disappointing moment for Washington. This budget represents a missed opportunity to restructure state spending and make our government more efficient...

OLYMPIA… The prime sponsor of what would have been the largest tax increase in state history has said the proposal, Senate Bill 5770, won’t be getting a vote this year. Senate Republicans have been sounding the alarm on the legislation that would allow local governments to triple the growth of...

One of the most contentious bills before the Legislature this year is Senate Bill 5770, which will triple the allowable annual growth rate of your local property taxes. This means local governments would be able to increase your property taxes by up to 3% WITHOUT VOTER APPROVAL. This will cost...