ExitWA

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

Top Stories

October 19, 2026
Senate Republican Caucus

Audio: Jason Rantz: Sen. Christian raises concerns about potential daycare fraud in Washington

On The Jason Rantz Show, Rantz highlights Christian’s criticism of the state Department of Children, Youth and Families for withholding the names of some daycare providers receiving taxpayer-funded grants. Christian questions the lack of transparency and calls for greater scrutiny of public spending, saying taxpayer dollars should go to legitimate programs helping Washington families, not...
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October 15, 2026
Senate Republican Caucus

AUDIO: Sen. Christian: Washington Shouldn’t Miss Education Funding Opportunity

Washington could get more money for education without raising state taxes. Tracy Ellis reports.
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October 12, 2026
Senate Republican Caucus

Former Gov. Chris Gregoire: Is Washington Losing Its Competitive Edge? | Elephant in the Dome

Is Washington losing its competitive edge? Former Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire joins Sen. Chris Gildon on The Elephant in the Dome to discuss growing concerns about the state’s business climate — and what Washington can do to remain a place where businesses grow, jobs are created and families can afford to live. Gregoire, who now...
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September 17, 2026
Matt Boehnke

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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September 17, 2026
Matt Boehnke

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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September 03, 2026
Senate Republican Caucus

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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“WA 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. The court’s ruling doesn’t erase what voters told us." -Sen. Boehnke ...
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Housing First Flaws: Groups, with effective track records tackling homelessness, are saying the Seattle area is going backwards with homelessness. The Housing First model is not working.These groups are lacking policy & contractual support from state and local governments to give homeless folks the resources they really need to get out of poverty. In many cases, that includes drug treatment and counseling. Instead, governments have been turning to task force after task force, with little to show for it.At the state level, the far left passed HB 2266, which further cements the Housing First model and limits local options. It's time to have a holistic approach, not a Housing First one, to address this critical and worsening issue.The Seattle Times: ow.ly/eu1Y5102GGE#Homelessness #RestorePublicSafety #waleg ...
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Under the defeated Mileage Tax proposal, mileage would be calculated by a GPS tracker, annual odometer checks, & more. WA Democrats want to charge you a 2.6-cent mileage tax on EVERY MILE YOU DRIVE (HB 1921/SB 5726) plus 10% on top of that. ...
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