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For decades, Washington attracted more people and more income than it lost. But that trend has now reversed. For the second year in a row, more income has left the state than arrived. And for the third year in a row, IRS data shows Washington is losing more taxpayers to migration than it gains.
The People’s Initiatives
Giving parents a voice and protecting fairness in girls’ sports
- Initiative IL26-001 – Restoring Parental Rights in Schools—It recognizes parents as the primary stakeholders in their children’s upbringing
- Initiative IL26-638 – Protecting Fairness in Girls’ Sports—This initiative aims to protect the integrity of girls’ interscholastic sports
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STATEMENT: Natural gas choice remains an issue for Washington families, businesses
OLYMPIA — The Washington Supreme Court today struck down Initiative 2066, the voter-approved 2024 measure that aimed to protect access to natural gas for homes and businesses and limit state and local policies that restrict or discourage its use. The court ruled 6-3 that I-2066 violated the Washington Constitution’s single-subject requirement. The majority concluded that...
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STATEMENT: UW engineering building case outcome falls short of accountability
OLYMPIA — Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick, released the following statement after 33 people charged with first-degree criminal trespass following the May 2025 occupation of the University of Washington’s Interdisciplinary Engineering Building entered stipulated orders of continuance. Under the agreements, the charges can be dismissed after 12 months if the defendants meet certain requirements, including community...
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VIDEO: The Center Square: Sen. Schoesler Says Adding Bureaucracy With Strained Budgets Is “Flat Wrong”
“Why is an equity, environmental justice, and civil rights person at $12,000 a month really that important when the job’s already being done?” “I thought it was appropriate that we shed the light of day on the silliness that’s going on when there are real serious natural resources budget issues.”
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The Cost of Crime: Unpacking Washington State’s Organized Retail Theft Crisis
Hosted by Senator Chris Gildon, this episode of The Elephant in the Dome features Washington Retail Association guests Jan Himebaugh and Crystal Leatherman. Together, they explore Washington’s escalating organized retail crime crisis, examine its connection to broader illegal networks, and discuss actionable solutions to rebuild accountability. TRANSCRIPT
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Decoding 340B: The $81 Billion Drug Discount Program Explained | The Elephant in the Dome
In this episode of The Elephant in the Dome, Senator Chris Gildon hosts Senator Ron Muzzall the ranking Republican on the Senate Health and Long-Term Care Committee. They break down the complex 340B Drug Pricing Program—a federal initiative designed to help safety-net health clinics and hospitals acquire discounted prescription medication for low-income patients. They discuss...
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AUDIO: Democrats’ spending draws warning from business leader: ‘It’s time to wake up’
Washington business leaders are sounding the alarm on state spending — and it’s not just Republicans. Tracy Ellis explains. Seattle Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke — a lifelong Democrat — is urging lawmakers to ‘wake up’ as spending nears 80 billion dollars. State Senator Chris Gildon notes that Leiweke joins two former Democratic governors and other critics...
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The Washington Supreme Court today struck down Initiative 2066, the voter-approved 2024 measure that aimed to protect access to natural gas for homes and businesses and limit state and local policies that restrict or discourage its use."Washington voters had their say on I-2066. They voted to preserve access to natural gas and protect families’ and businesses’ ability to choose the energy source that works for them. Today’s ruling doesn’t erase what voters told us." -Sen. BoehnkeTwo high-profile court cases have Senator Matt Boehnke calling for consequences for those who damage public property and respect for the people’s voice on energy choice.Kelley Payne reports.
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Two high-profile court cases have Senator Matt Boehnke calling for consequences for those who damage public property and respect for the people’s voice on energy choice. Kelley Payne reports.
Schools told us how much fees/taxes from the Climate Commitment Act from the far left (SB 5126 in 2021, operational in 2023) are costing YOU, the taxpayer. One single high school’s bill showed almost $2,300 extra for three weeks due to the “WA Climate Act Fee."Remember when former Gov. Jay Inslee said the program would only cost you, “pennies”?An Eastern Washington School Districts' February 24, 2024 gas bill alone was $70,000 HIGHER than February of the year prior, while natural gas prices were been decreasing.Their power company itemized the charge. On the West side of the Washington, some power companies DO NOT itemize the charge after then Attorney General (now Governor) Bob Ferguson advised former Governor Jay Inslee's appointed UTC Commissioners to tell them not to. Many saw spikes in their utility bills and didn't know why. This was why.Who ultimately pays these regressive taxes, many hidden, hitting schools, the pump, your utility bills, and more? YOU. The taxpayer.It’s time for state level policies that lower, not increase, energy prices right here at home.#tbt #ThrowbackThursday #GovernmentGreed
