11/20/2023… The state has plenty of money, according to the state Senate Republican budget lead, so there’s no need for any new taxes. Tracy Ellis reports.
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AUDIO: Drop in state revenue forecast highlights need for cautious approach in new state budget
A drop in state revenue highlights need for a cautious approach in the new state budget according to the lead Senate Republican budget writer. Kimberly Wirtz reports.
VIDEO: Sen. Mark Schoesler 2022 session week 3 update
9th District Sen. Mark Schoesler talks about the long-term care bills that were being considered by the Senate. He also gives a preview of the upcoming state revenue forecast. https://youtu.be/sVNVOdvfWks
SRC On Air: Sen. Hawkins talks with 12th District radio stations KOHO in Wenatchee and KOZI in Chelan
Sen. Brad Hawkins discusses the virtual session, the positive revenue forecast, an income tax on capital gains, budgets, and the governor’s executive powers. KOHO 101 Morning Show KOZI Morning News
AUDIO: 20th District Legislative Update
Listen to this 20th District Legislative Update with Senator John Braun. Topics: getting kids back to school, positive revenue forecast, status of the income tax on capital gains
SRC On Air: Sen. Brad Hawkins on KPQ Radio in Wenatchee
Sen. Brad Hawkins talks to Kevin Rounce and Kalie Drago on the KPQ Morning Report about the latest revenue forecast, the income tax on capital gains, federal stimulus funds, and state budgets.
AUDIO: Sen. Jeff Wilson: State revenue forecast proves Washington’s tax system isn’t broken
A State Senator says a new revenue forecast proves Washington’s tax system isn’t broken. Tracy Ellis explains.
SRC On Air: Sen. John Braun on KELA radio in Centralia
Senate Republican Leader John Braun on Let’s Talk About It on KELA radio discussing higher than expected revenue projections, the income tax on capital gains, the high tax fuel standard, cap and tax, access to democracy and more.
SRC On Air: Sen. Mark Schoesler on The Commute with Carlson on KVI Radio
Sen. Mark Schoesler talks with John Carlson of KVI Radio about the increased tax revenue projections that make it even clearer that there’s no need for new taxes.
AUDIO: Wilson encouraged by new revenue forecast
Absolutely no need for increased taxes… that’s the message from state Senate Republicans after new revenue projections were announced. Tracy Ellis reports.
Positive revenue forecast doesn’t reduce need for special legislative session, says Braun
Our state is now collecting enough revenue to avoid major cuts and tax hikes. Does that mean it’s time for government to use money that’s already in hand to help businesses devastated by Governor Inslee’s COVID restrictions? Tracy Ellis tells us that at least one...
Senators Mark Schoesler, Randi Becker and John Braun talk about a big increase in projected state revenues and why it should lead to tax cuts instead of tax increases
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