Head of WA schools throws support behind “millionaires tax,” bill to restrict license plate readers advances in Olympia, and Governor Ferguson meets with NBA commissioner Adam Silver.

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Head of WA schools throws support behind &ldquo;millionaires tax,&rdquo; bill to restrict license plate readers advances in Olympia, and Governor Ferguson meets with NBA commissioner Adam Silver.
It&rsquo;s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Seattle Now is KUOW's flagship daily news podcast. Seattle Now brings you quick headlines, smart analysis, and award-winning local news. New episodes every weekday morning and afternoon. Start and end your day with Seattle Now, from KUOW and the NPR Network.

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Head of WA schools throws support behind “millionaires tax,” bill to restrict license plate readers advances in Olympia, and Governor Ferguson meets with NBA commissioner Adam Silver.

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Sunday is one of the biggest days in Seattle sports history… so get ready to cheer on the Seahawks. 

Washington's breweries say February is just as tough as Dry January.

And Costco is being sued for mislabeling their $5 rotisserie chicken.

Factal Editor Joe Veyera and Simply Seattle’s Danny Ball are here to break down the week ahead of the Big Game.

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Sunday is one of the biggest days in Seattle sports history&hellip; so get ready to cheer on the Seahawks.&nbsp;
Washington's breweries say February is just as tough as Dry January.
And Costco is being sued for mislabeling their $5 rotisserie chicken.
Factal Editor Joe Veyera and Simply Seattle&rsquo;s Danny Ball are here to break down the week ahead of the Big Game.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a> to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.
Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:seattlenow@kuow.org">seattlenow@kuow.org</a>, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or<a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback"> leave us feedback online</a>.

Sunday is one of the biggest days in Seattle sports history… so get ready to cheer on the Seahawks.   Washington's breweries say February is just as tough as Dry January.  And Costco is being sued for mislabeling their $5 rotisserie chicken.   Factal Editor Joe Veyera and Simply Seattle’s Danny Ball are here to break down the week ahead of the Big Game.

Casual Friday with Joe Veyera and Danny Ball

A so-called “millionaire” tax is up for debate in Olympia. 

If passed, it would tax some of Washington state’s highest earners.

KUOW’s Scott Greenstone is here to talk about the bill and Washington state’s long and storied baggage around a state income tax.

We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.

Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.

A so-called &ldquo;millionaire&rdquo; tax is up for debate in Olympia.&nbsp;
If passed, it would tax some of Washington state&rsquo;s highest earners.
KUOW&rsquo;s Scott Greenstone is here to talk about the bill and Washington state&rsquo;s long and storied baggage around a state income tax.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a> to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.
Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:seattlenow@kuow.org">seattlenow@kuow.org</a>, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or<a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback"> leave us feedback online</a>.

A so-called “millionaire” tax is up for debate in Olympia.   If passed, it would tax some of Washington state’s highest earners.  KUOW’s Scott Greenstone is here to talk about the bill and Washington state’s long and storied baggage around a state income tax.

Is Washington finally ready for an income tax?

Trump administration is using a “workaround” to retain Seattle’s U.S. attorney, Bill Gates responds to emails about him in Epstein files, and Olympic marmots are being considered for the endangered species list.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna.

We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.

Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.

Trump administration is using a <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/justice-department-workaround-keeps-former-immigration-judge-as-seattle-s-top-prosecutor-6cbe">&ldquo;workaround&rdquo;</a> to retain Seattle&rsquo;s U.S. attorney, Bill Gates responds to emails about him in Epstein files, and Olympic marmots are being considered for the endangered species list.
It&rsquo;s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a>&nbsp;to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.
Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:seattlenow@kuow.org">seattlenow@kuow.org</a>, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or<a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback">&nbsp;leave us feedback online</a>.

Trump administration is using a “workaround” to retain Seattle’s U.S. attorney, Bill Gates responds to emails about him in Epstein files, and Olympic marmots are being considered for the endangered species list.

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