Washington workers must start paying the WA Cares long-term care payroll tax next month. Someone making just over $50,000 a year will pay about $24 a month. If you don’t move out of Washington, you’ll be eligible for a lifetime maximum benefit of $36,500 after paying...
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This Week In Olympia Jan. 24 – Jan. 28
The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Tracy Ellis takes a look at some of the things that happened this week in Olympia.
This Week In Olympia Mar. 15 – Mar. 19
Tracy Ellis takes a look at some of the things that happened this week in Olympia. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.
This Week In Olympia Feb. 27 – Mar. 6
Tracy Ellis takes a look at some of the the things that happened this week in Olympia. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.
The Democrat majority in the state Senate passed a bill that would create an income tax – all Senate Republicans voted against it
Senate Republican leaders are denouncing the passage of an income-tax on capital gains. The measure now heads to the house. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.
Sen. Keith Wagoner Looks to Help Landlords
The state legislature passed a bill to appropriate $2.2 billion in COVID federal funding to schools, healthcare, housing, businesses and more. Senate Republicans offered several amendments to make it better, including two from Senator Keith Wagoner that would help...

Two State Senate Republican Leaders on Centennial Anniversary of Women Being Allowed to Vote
August 26th is the 100th Anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote. State Senate Republican Floor Leader Shelly Short and Senate Caucus Vice Chair Judy Warnick share their thoughts. Click here for more information on our...

Elephant in the Dome Podcast – Sustainability was the underlying theme from Senate Republicans at the Re-Wire Policy Conference
Sen. John Braun emphasized the importance of sustainability in budgeting and Sen. Phil Fortunato touted a plan for sustainable transportation funding. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.

Elephant in the Dome Podcast – O’Ban fights to repeal business tax increase on health-care providers
A state legislator wants to help doctors by getting rid of the tax hike imposed on them during the last legislative session. Senator Steve O’Ban is sponsoring a bill in the upcoming session that would repeal the 20% business tax increase for health care providers....

Elephant in the Dome Podcast – GOP Senators react to I-976 passage
Sen. Steve O’Ban says I-976 passage should send a strong message to Sound Transit and to Democrats and Sen. Phil Fortunato says it should get people thinking about his bill to pay for roads. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of...

Washington has a new State Senator
Oak Harbor Republican Ron Muzzall was selected to represent the 10th District as State Senator. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.

The Majority Party increased the tax on businesses by 20%…
...To better understand the impact on real people, Sen. Steve O’Ban interviewed doctors, and other small business owners. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire caucus.