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Opinion: What would it take for elected officials to believe high earners are leaving Washington?

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|Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Opinion: What would it take for elected officials to believe high earners are leaving Washington?

Capital gains tax collections fell more than 50% in 2024 despite a 25% stock market gain that year. ...

Capital gains tax collections fell more than 50% in 2024 despite a 25% stock market gain that year. ...

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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Opinion: Clark County Council Is giddy about wasting your money on electric vehicles

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|Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Opinion: Clark County Council Is giddy about wasting your money on electric vehicles

A $400,000 electric backhoe runs only four hours before needing a recharge, costing triple its diesel equ ...

A $400,000 electric backhoe runs only four hours before needing a recharge, costing triple its diesel equivalent. ...

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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Opinion: The path to real tax reform requires a spending limit

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|Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026

Opinion: The path to real tax reform requires a spending limit

Washington Policy Center director argues constitutional spending caps would force real budget tradeoffs i ...

Washington Policy Center director argues constitutional spending caps would force real budget tradeoffs instead of endless tax increases. ...

Thursday, April 9, 2026
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Democrats expected to push tax hikes to fund inequitable pay raises

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|Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Democrats expected to push tax hikes to fund inequitable pay raises

Senate Republicans propose the $ave Washington budget, countering Democrats’ push for tax hikes to fund p ...

Senate Republicans propose the $ave Washington budget, countering Democrats’ push for tax hikes to fund pay raises, citing a more balanced fiscal approach. ...

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
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Letter: Checks from DOGE savings

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|Date: Friday, February 21, 2025

Letter: Checks from DOGE savings

Brush Prairie resident Robert Mattila warns against DOGE savings checks, citing concerns over national de ...

Brush Prairie resident Robert Mattila warns against DOGE savings checks, citing concerns over national debt and financial responsibility. ...

Friday, February 21, 2025
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Property tax relief bill proposed by WA lawmaker as majority considers increase

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|Date: Friday, January 10, 2025

Property tax relief bill proposed by WA lawmaker as majority considers increase

Rep. Mike Volz proposes a property tax relief bill to help seniors and disabled veterans facing rising co ...

Rep. Mike Volz proposes a property tax relief bill to help seniors and disabled veterans facing rising costs. ...

Friday, January 10, 2025
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Opinion: Legislature convenes Monday – Priorities, pessimism and political realities

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|Date: Friday, January 10, 2025

Opinion: Legislature convenes Monday – Priorities, pessimism and political realities

Elizabeth New of the Washington Policy Center examines voter concerns and legislative priorities for the ...

Elizabeth New of the Washington Policy Center examines voter concerns and legislative priorities for the 2025 session. ...

Friday, January 10, 2025
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Inslee proposes billions in new taxes on way out of office

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|Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Inslee proposes billions in new taxes on way out of office

Governor Jay Inslee’s $78.8 billion final budget proposes $4 billion in new taxes, including a wealth tax ...

Governor Jay Inslee’s $78.8 billion final budget proposes $4 billion in new taxes, including a wealth tax. ...

Tuesday, December 17, 2024
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Gildon becomes top Republican on Senate budget committee

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|Date: Friday, December 13, 2024

Gildon becomes top Republican on Senate budget committee

Sen. Chris Gildon, the new Republican leader on the Senate Ways and Means Committee, emphasizes a sustain ...

Sen. Chris Gildon, the new Republican leader on the Senate Ways and Means Committee, emphasizes a sustainable budget approach as Washington lawmakers prepare for the 2025 legislative session. ...

Friday, December 13, 2024
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WSDOT could overspend revenue by $7 billion by 2031

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|Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024

WSDOT could overspend revenue by $7 billion by 2031

WSDOT faces a potential $7 billion budget deficit by 2031 due to rising costs, reduced gas tax revenue, a ...

WSDOT faces a potential $7 billion budget deficit by 2031 due to rising costs, reduced gas tax revenue, and new project expenses. ...

Tuesday, December 10, 2024
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