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What WA's new transportation budget may mean for your taxes

Seattle traffic delays worsened in 2023 faster than other U.S. cities, as work-from-home gave way to more mid-day trips and more driving overall. 227305

Drivers will pay a series of higher gasoline, vehicle weight and sales taxes predicted to add $3.2 billion in the first six years.

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