Sen. Shelly Short opposes removing the 1% cap on property tax growth, warning of compounded annual increases. She also condemns new payroll, wealth, and fee hikes, calling the budget a fiscal disaster.
Sen. Mark Schoesler warns of a 9% budget growth and potential $15-20B tax hikes. He supports using Climate Commitment Act funds over raiding the rainy-day fund, criticizing excessive new taxes and a weak transportation budget.
Sen. Jeff Wilson highlights record-high proposed taxes, advocating for controlled spending and responsible budgeting to prevent government overspending.
Sen. John Braun criticizes Democrats' $21B tax plan, including wealth, payroll, and property tax hikes. He warns of a $1B annual property tax increase within three years, burdening homeowners amid a housing crisis.
Your city, county, and state property taxes could soon rise as fast as inflation—Tracy Ellis explains how you can fight back.
If you hunt or fish in our state, pay attention: A bill just passed the Senate and is now in the House that would hike license fees by 38%. Tracy Ellis reports.
Sen. Keith Goehner discussed transportation budgets, including prioritizing road and bridge preservation while grappling with funding delays. He highlighted his middle housing bill and energy legislation aimed at aiding local governments in site planning and touched...
Legislative Republicans opposed new taxes in WA's Democrat budget, citing harm to jobs and families. They called for fiscal restraint, transparency, and reforms, while highlighting their alternative budget focusing on safety and education without tax hikes. Concerns...
Sen. John Braun criticizes a bill allowing striking workers to collect unemployment, calling it unfair and harmful to businesses. He warns it will burden taxpayers, prolong strikes, and hurt WA’s economy. Despite opposition, he tells Lars Larson the bill is...
On KVI, Sen. Chris Gildon warns of $21B in new taxes, including a tax on tech jobs, a paycheck tax, and taxes on your home. He slams the budget’s instability and impact on middle-class families. Republicans propose an alternative with no new taxes – SaveWA.org.
Senator Nikki Torres joins KONA Radio’s Bottom Line to discuss the newly proposed $17 billion tax increase in the Washington State Senate’s budget. She breaks down the impact of rising property taxes, financial intangibles tax, and increased tuition fees, highlighting...
The budget battle in Olympia heats up. Top Senate Republicans say the Democrats’ spending plan underscores a clash of values—what’s prioritized, and who pays the price. Tracy Ellis has more.
