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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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Braun says new Senate rules severely limit access to democracy
OLYMPIA…After an historic day in the Washington State Legislature where changes to the rules were adopted to allow for the 2021 Legislative Session to continue remotely, Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, released a statement. Braun said he’s disappointed that majority Democrats refused to bend on new Senate operating rules for the 2021 legislative session...
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Braun condemns violence at U.S. Capitol as threat to democracy, safety
OLYMPIA…Washington State Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, released the following statement regarding protests in Washington, D.C. that have resulted in breaches of security, a lockdown of the U.S. Capitol and the distribution of gas masks to legislators. “What we are seeing at our nation’s Capitol today is unacceptable. I condemned the violent protests...
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Republican leader sends letter to governor explaining refusal to extend two proclamations
Dear Governor Inslee: As the letter yesterday documented, my caucus—as per the provisions of RCW 43.06.220(4)–did not approve of the extension of the statutory waivers and suspensions ordered in Proclamations 20-58 and 20-63. The immediate cause of our caucus’ disapproval is your continued shutdown of restaurants and gyms without a firm basis in data and...
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Republican leaders respond to governor’s new 2-phase ‘reopening’ plan
“As Washingtonians are forced to comply with the detailed demands of the governor for marginal impacts on public health, he has demanded no accountability from important state agencies involved in the pandemic response. His Employment Security Department failed to prevent massive fraud and deliver timely unemployment benefits to those in desperate need. It continues to...
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Legislative Republican leaders respond to Gov. Jay Inslee’s extension of statewide restrictions
House Republican Leader J.T. Wilcox and Senate Republican Leader John Braun released the following statements today in response to Gov. Jay Inslee’s one-week extension of statewide restrictions: House Republican Leader J.T. Wilcox: “I’m disappointed in the governor’s decision. State government continues to focus on how it can shut employers down instead of how it can...
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Republicans respond to governor’s extension of tighter restrictions on small business
OLYMPIA…Senate and House Republicans released the following joint statement in response to Gov. Inslee’s announcement today that tighter restrictions on small businesses, such as restaurants and gyms, will continue until Jan. 4: “Public health is our top concern, including the mental health of people all over Washington who are coping with the impacts of...
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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
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
