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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
BREAKING: Income tax sets another state record for most unpopular bill ahead of hearing in House Finance Committee
Democrats in denial, gaslight opposition to the income tax as “bots” LISTEN: Tracy Ellis tells us more than 100,000 people signed in to oppose the income tax bill ahead of its hearing in the House Finance Committee. OLYMPIA…More than 100,000 Washingtonians made state history this week by signing in to oppose the 9.9% income tax...
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AUDIO: Senators Short and Warnick Discuss Legislative Deadlines, Income Tax Debate, and Local Control Issues on KPQ
In this KPQ interview, Senators Shelly Short and Judy Warnick share insights on Olympia’s legislative session, including bill cutoff drama, opposition to a proposed state income tax, and concerns over SB 5974 limiting local control of sheriffs. They highlight strategic maneuvers, constitutional questions, and impacts on Washington communities.
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AUDIO: Income Tax Threatens Washington Families—19th District Legislative Update with Senator Jeff Wilson
Senator Jeff Wilson calls the proposed income tax the most consequential bill of the session, warning it will devastate families and businesses. He fears the measure will spread “like tax wildfire” if enacted and urges hope that it never reaches the governor’s desk.
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AUDIO: Distrust in Government Tax Promises—9th District Legislative Update with Senator Mark Schoesler
Senator Mark Schoesler reflects on decades of broken promises tied to taxes, from sales tax to lottery and capital gains. He argues that history shows government cannot be trusted to limit taxation, warning that the proposed income tax is just another step toward higher rates and less transparency.
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AUDIO: Concerns Over State Income Tax—7th District Legislative Update with Senator Shelly Short
Senator Shelly Short voices strong opposition to a proposed state income tax, questioning when taxation will be “enough.” She highlights constituent concerns about escalating taxes and the long-term impact on families, emphasizing the need for accountability and clarity in state spending priorities.
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AUDIO: Legislative Update—Protecting Children from Fentanyl Exposure—Senate Republican Leader John Braun
Senator John Braun discusses a bill expanding child endangerment laws to include fentanyl exposure. With fentanyl-related tragedies among young children on the rise, this legislation aims to provide an additional tool to safeguard kids and address a growing public health crisis across Washington state. Learn more in The Elephant in the Dome Podcast.
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Fiscal Incompetence: WA is forecasted to have a significant budget shortfall in the BILLIONS.This comes after Gov. Bob Ferguson and the far left passed a budget with the largest tax increases in state history this year (SB 5998), another budget with the second largest tax ory last year (SB 5167), cut $782 MILLION out of Medicaid (SB 5167), went on a record spending spree (SB 5998 & SB 5167), and more. All of these actions greatly contributed to the affordability crisis in our state.Enough is enough. Washington State has a spending problem, not a revenue problem.#GovernmentGreed #StopTheGreed #ReturnAffordability #waleg
Dubious Distinction: Washington State ranks dead last (50 out of 50 states) for farm profitability according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).State level policies including high fuel costs/taxes, high taxes overall, and a mountain of red tape keeps constraining our farmers and the agricultural community. We are losing two farms everyday in our state on average too (Source: Seattle Times).We must lower, not increase, the cost of doing businesses for farmers. Fuel prices can be reduced immediately by 55 cents a gallon of gas through pausing the Climate Commitment Act and Low Carbon Fuel Standards.Farmers provide our food. It's well past time for state government to stop hindering them and instead have their backs.
Putting the Seahawks’ narrow, tough loss in perspective: The last time we lost a game prior was 315 days ago. Go Hawks! We’ll be alright!
