Capitol Buzz: At least 15 dead, 35 injured in New Orleans in terror attack on crowded Bourbon Street; Tax debate hangs heavy over approaching Washington legislative session
Washington House Republicans sent this bulletin at 01/02/2025 10:36 AM PST
States Newsroom/Washington State Standard — The death toll from a suspected terror attack on Bourbon Street was updated to 15 Wednesday afternoon after a pickup truck tore through Bourbon Street where crowds were celebrating the arrival of the New Year in the early hours of the day. The number of people killed was increased from initial reports of 10 after the Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office confirmed additional fatalities with local hospitals. Another 35 people were injured, some of them critically, according to authorities.
Washington State Standard — Washington Democrats are preparing for a legislative session where new taxes will be a major focus to solve a multi-billion dollar state budget hole. House Speaker Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma, and Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, told the Standard last week that they haven’t settled on which tax legislation might be prioritized, but many ideas revolve around taxing wealthy people and companies.
