Senator Mike Padden

Senators say agency’s apology, delay of tax ‘guidance’ is appropriate response after causing confusion Legislators to fix problem that produced chaotic double-taxation situation In response to concerns raised by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, the Washington Department of Revenue (DOR) has suspended the implementation of new administrative guidance concerning the sales tax on concrete pumping. The delay will allow lawmakers to weigh in during... Read More...

In the News: GOP lawmakers continue to slam Gov. Inslee over scandals at DOC By Hanna Scott September 2, 2019 at 7:10 am From a computer system glitch blamed for the early release of thousands of prisoners, to investigations over inmate deaths under a now-fired medical director at the Monroe prison, the Washington State Corrections Department has had its share of scandals. Some state... Read More...