Washington Property Tax Showdown: Lawmakers Clash Over Cap Hike Proposal

Washington lawmakers are at odds over a proposal to raise the annual property tax cap from 1% to 3%. Democrats say the current cap limits local governments' ability to fund services amid rising costs. Conservatives say the tax could contribute more to the housing affordability crisis in Seattle.

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