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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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Tax relief critical as higher prices crush working families
Tax relief critical as higher prices crush working families Republican leaders say Inslee is wrong — tax relief is sustainable, deserved OLYMPIA…Legislative Republican leaders released the following statement in response to a report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor & Statistics that inflation in the United States has risen to 7%, increasing at the...
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Simon Sefzik named to fill Senate vacancy in 42nd District
Will fill seat held by Sen. Doug Ericksen, R-Ferndale, who died Dec. 17 OLYMPIA – Simon Sefzik of Ferndale, who worked as an intern in Congress and was employed at the White House, has been named to replace the late Sen. Doug Ericksen in the Washington State Senate, and will assume the 42nd District Senate...
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Priorities for Washington
Priorities for Washington: Senate Republicans announce 2022 agenda Restore public safety │ Return affordability │ Rebuild trust OLYMPIA…The Washington State Senate Republicans announced their agenda for the 2022 Legislative Session, which begins Jan. 10. “Priorities for Washington” seeks to right the policy wrongs that have led to a more dangerous society, a higher cost...
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STATEMENT — Republican leaders: Call special session to fix or repeal long-term care tax before tax collections begin
Governor’s delay of ‘Washington Cares’ tax won’t prevent January deductions from paychecks OLYMPIA…In response to new information about how the governor’s delay of the long-term care tax won’t stop tax collections in January, Senate Republican Leader John Braun of Centralia and House Republican Leader J.T. Wilcox of Yelm issued this statement: “The governor’s announcement last...
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Legislature’s new legal challenge to gubernatorial vetoes a united effort, says Braun
OLYMPIA…Senate Republican Leader John Braun issued the following comments regarding the decision by the Facilities and Operations Committee in the Senate and the House Executive Rules Committee to file a lawsuit against Gov. Jay Inslee for his unconstitutional partial vetoes of two bills from the 2021 legislative session. The vetoes at issue include the subsection...
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Supreme Court’s acceptance of Redistricting Commission maps best solution, says Braun
OLYMPIA…Senate Republican Leader John Braun issued the following statement after the Washington State Supreme Court announced that it will accept the plan approved by the Washington State Redistricting Commission that redraws our state’s 49 legislative districts. “While the plan developed by the Redistricting Commission does not reflect exactly how we would like the legislative districts...
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Education Freedom Tax Credits: Several SRC Senators, led by Sen. Leonard Christian, strongly urge Gov. Bob Ferguson to sign up our state for a Federal program that expands education right here. It would give students significantly more resources for their education and comes with no additional cost to taxpayers.Washington State has until January 1st to decide whether to enroll into the program. Do the right thing, Governor Bob Ferguson. There’s no downside to it.Full Statement, Letter, and More Information Here: ow.ly/3n5v50ZZ1Wb#Education #waedu #waleg
The Washington Supreme Court just recently 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.
While far left WA State leaders passed record tax increases, they failed to investigate daycares with no children receiving taxpayer funds according to The Center Square. This is despite the issue being covered heavily in media.It was reported earlier this year that Governor f Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) had an un-auditable $416 MILLION of taxpayer funds, according to State Auditor Pat McCarthy (D). Taxpayer funded daycare fraud is being exposed nationwide.And don't forget about the known fraud, waste, and abuse:A squandered $15 BILLION surplus, the largest tax increases and spending spree in state history in back-to-back years (SB 5167 in 2025 & SB 5998 in 2026), $1.17 BILLION in missing COVID money, $646 MILLION of unemployment money being stolen by Nigerian scammers, $340 MILLION going to non-citizens, and so much more.Imagine what these BILLIONS alone could have paid for.It's well past time for state government to be responsible and accountable with your money.Sources: The Center Square, Cascade PBS News, Fox News, SB 5067, SB 5998, & SB 5187 (2023-24)#UnaccountableWA #UnaffordableWA #ReinstateAccountability #waleg
