Bill Lucia
Bill Lucia writes about Seattle City Hall and politics for Crosscut. He can be reached at bill.lucia@crosscut.com and you can follow him on Twitter @bill_lucia.
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![Up in smoke: WA pot firms say their profits are getting burned down by tax bills](/content/images/size/w30/sites/default/files/styles/max_2000x2000/public/images/articles/marijuana_7.jpg)
Politics
Up in smoke: WA pot firms say their profits are getting burned down by tax bills
A provision in the U.S. tax code that enables the IRS to tax marijuana-related businesses on excise taxes paid to the state is a chief concern.
![Despite small wins, Sawant sees city budget falling short as a 'moral' document](/content/images/size/w30/sites/default/files/styles/max_2000x2000/public/images/articles/kshama_sawant_1.jpg)
Politics
Despite small wins, Sawant sees city budget falling short as a 'moral' document
The Socialist councilmember believes business interests trump concerns about the city's most vulnerable.