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Opinion: It’s not just the increased taxes that are driving businesses away

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|Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Opinion: It’s not just the increased taxes that are driving businesses away

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center argues taxes, workforce challenges and economic uncertain ...

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center argues taxes, workforce challenges and economic uncertainty are driving businesses to relocate outside Washington. ...

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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Opinion: There is no such thing as a ‘free’ lunch, and an income tax isn’t more palatable because it offers one

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|Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Opinion: There is no such thing as a ‘free’ lunch, and an income tax isn’t more palatable because it offers one

Elizabeth New of the Washington Policy Center argues the proposed Washington income tax and universal sch ...

Elizabeth New of the Washington Policy Center argues the proposed Washington income tax and universal school meals policy reflect a broader state spending problem ...

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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Opinion: Democrat Party penalizes marriage in Washington

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|Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Opinion: Democrat Party penalizes marriage in Washington

Lars Larson argues that Washington’s newly passed income tax unfairly targets married couples by creating ...

Lars Larson argues that Washington’s newly passed income tax unfairly targets married couples by creating what he describes as a financial penalty for filing jointly. ...

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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Opinion: Gov. Ferguson has abandoned his own tax relief demands

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|Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026

Opinion: Gov. Ferguson has abandoned his own tax relief demands

Ryan Frost of the Washington Policy Center argues that Gov. Bob Ferguson’s support for the state’s propos ...

Ryan Frost of the Washington Policy Center argues that Gov. Bob Ferguson’s support for the state’s proposed income tax contradicts his earlier demands for broader taxpayer relief. ...

Saturday, March 7, 2026
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Opinion: Many important decisions looming as the 2026 session nears the end

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|Date: Friday, March 6, 2026

Opinion: Many important decisions looming as the 2026 session nears the end

Rep. John Ley outlines budget concerns, energy policy debates and several tax proposals as the 2026 legis ...

Rep. John Ley outlines budget concerns, energy policy debates and several tax proposals as the 2026 legislative session approaches its final days. ...

Friday, March 6, 2026
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Opinion: 106 striking workers already using unemployment insurance benefits

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|Date: Friday, March 6, 2026

Opinion: 106 striking workers already using unemployment insurance benefits

A Washington Policy Center analyst says the state’s new law allowing striking workers to collect unemploy ...

A Washington Policy Center analyst says the state’s new law allowing striking workers to collect unemployment benefits is already affecting the UI system. ...

Friday, March 6, 2026
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Opinion: Study shows 2025’s record tax increases reduce Washington’s GDP growth and worker pay

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|Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026

Opinion: Study shows 2025’s record tax increases reduce Washington’s GDP growth and worker pay

Todd Myers writes that a new economic analysis projects Washington’s 2025 tax increases will slow GDP gro ...

Todd Myers writes that a new economic analysis projects Washington’s 2025 tax increases will slow GDP growth and reduce wages over the next several years. ...

Thursday, March 5, 2026
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Opinion: Trails, roadways and crosswalks

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|Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026

Opinion: Trails, roadways and crosswalks

Doug Dahl explains how Washington law treats hiking trails that cross roadways and whether pedestrians au ...

Doug Dahl explains how Washington law treats hiking trails that cross roadways and whether pedestrians automatically have the right-of-way. ...

Thursday, March 5, 2026
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Opinion: Supreme Court’s ruling should end state’s bullying of the La Center School District

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|Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026

Opinion: Supreme Court’s ruling should end state’s bullying of the La Center School District

Ken Vance argues a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on parental rights in education could influence the o ...

Ken Vance argues a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on parental rights in education could influence the ongoing dispute between the La Center School District and Washington state officials over gender ...

Thursday, March 5, 2026
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Opinion: Neighbors for a Better Crossing urges Oregon Legislators to demand full audit of IBR project, echoing Washington’s HB 2669

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|Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Opinion: Neighbors for a Better Crossing urges Oregon Legislators to demand full audit of IBR project, echoing Washington’s HB 2669

Gary Clark of Neighbors for a Better Crossing urges Oregon lawmakers to pursue an audit of the Interstate ...

Gary Clark of Neighbors for a Better Crossing urges Oregon lawmakers to pursue an audit of the Interstate Bridge Replacement project similar to Washington’s HB 2669 proposal. ...

Wednesday, March 4, 2026
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