Seattle's economy is complicated. Inflation, tariffs, AI, layoffs. It's a lot to keep track of.

That's where we come in. I'm Joshua McNichols. And I'm Monica Nicholsberg.

We host Booming, a podcast about the economic forces shaping our lives here in the Pacific Northwest.

Every week, we dig into the big questions about our economy and where you fit in.

Find Moving on the KOWW app or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Hey, good morning. I'm Gabriel Spitzer. It's Thursday, and this is Seattle Now. A so-called millionaire

tax is up for debate in Olympia. If passed, it would tax some of Washington State's highest earners.

K.W. Scott Greenstone is here to talk about the bill in Washington State's long and

storied baggage around a state income tax. But first, let's get you caught up.

As Washington State stares down a budget deficit, how can the state ensure that schools are properly funded?

State Superintendent Chris Rakedahl will unveil his proposal today to sustain funding

for schools with increased revenue.

That announcement's happening at 10 a.m., and it'll stream live on TVW.

We'll bring you the details on evening headlines later today.

Well, another day, another lawsuit from State Attorney General Nick Brown.

The state is suing two companies, Platica and Aristocrat,

for allegedly operating illegal gambling

apps in Washington State. Brown says the two companies have taken more than $225 million

from Washingtonians over the last five years. He says the companies don't have licenses to operate

in Washington State and are in violation of the Gambling Act and the

Consumer Protection Act. And the Winter Olympics have begun in northern Italy, and you can catch

some athletes with Northwest ties in action today. Team USA plays the Czech Republic and women's

...