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Payroll tax meant for long-term care delayed

A regressive payroll tax that was supposed to start being taken out of workers’ paychecks in January was delayed this morning. How? The same way Gov. Jay Inslee has been making rules and mandates without the Legislature since Feb. 29, 2020.

In a press release with statements from the governor and House and Senate Democratic leadership, Inslee says, “I am taking measures within my authority and ord...