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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
Top Stories
Senate Republicans Announce 2019 Leadership
OLYMPIA…The Washington State Senate Republican Caucus announces its 2019 leadership, which it elected today: Leader: Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville Caucus Chair: Sen. Randi Becker, R-Eatonville Floor Leader: Sen. Shelly Short, R-Addy Whip: Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center Deputy Leader: Sen. Sharon Brown, R-Kennewick Caucus Vice Chair: Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake Deputy Floor Leader: ...
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Episode 5 – Affordable Housing & Homelessness Package
The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.
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Episode 4 – Mental Health Package
The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.
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Senate Republicans’ plan addresses affordable-housing problem in Washington
Legislation focuses on increasing supply of housing to help reduce homelessness Senate Republicans announced today they will introduce a package of bills in 2019 to address one of the main causes of Washington’s homelessness problem: the lack of affordable and available housing. At a news conference held at Quixote Village, an Olympia-based community of 30...
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Students are now missing school, statewide officials absent
For one week and counting top state officials have been unresponsive to a request from Sen. John Braun to help prevent school closures. On Aug. 24 the Senate Republican budget leader sent a letter to Gov. Jay Inslee, state Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal requesting they take an active...
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Families across Washington win with deal on water-rights, capital budget
OLYMPIA…Marking the end of long and arduous negotiations, the Legislature today passed a bipartisan, bicameral solution to the Hirst water-rights decision, clearing the way for families to get permits to dig household wells and gain access to water. It also passed a capital budget worth more than $4 billion, including the bonds necessary to pay...
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More funding for education. More opportunities for Washington students. No additional state spending.Sen. Leonard Christian is urging Gov. Bob Ferguson to opt Washington into a new federal education tax credit program scheduled to begin in January.Christian says the state shouldn't miss an opportunity to help Washington families.Watch what he has to s#educationa#WALegwaleg
Washington could get more money for education without raising state taxes.Tracy Ellis reports.LISTEN: ow.ly/GTsA50ZYA4q #WALeg
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Washington could get more money for education without raising state taxes. Tracy Ellis reports.
