Seattle & King County
Let's get real: The arena will kill KeyArena
With the SODO arena deal primed and ready, it's time we got serious about what it will mean for KeyArena.
Reuven Carlyle
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Politics
Amgen: A lesson in state's tax break policy
Guest Opinion: We should ask whether we would do better focusing on tax breaks for smaller companies, rather than international behemoths.
Politics
You want a truly transparent state budget?
You need a truly vigorous public debate. "And that," says House Finance Chair Reuven Carlyle, "is where Crosscut comes in."
Politics
Secrecy in tax breaks is harming state
Guest Opinion: The public should have the data to judge whether it's worthwhile to give a company a tax break.
Politics
Instead of cutting the cities' revenue share, should we trim some special districts?
A profusion of special purpose districts collect state money and taxes for everything from mosquito control to 'television reception improvement'. Cities and counties might do their jobs better, for less.