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Opinion: More employers mean more opportunities for workers

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|Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Opinion: More employers mean more opportunities for workers

A Washington Policy Center analyst argues that fewer employers directly means fewer choices and less powe ...

A Washington Policy Center analyst argues that fewer employers directly means fewer choices and less power for workers. ...

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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WPC Forum asks if Washington is a state that is friendly for businesses and workers

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|Date: Friday, June 5, 2026

WPC Forum asks if Washington is a state that is friendly for businesses and workers

Panelists clashed over the new millionaire's tax, minimum wage, retail theft, and AI's threat to the work ...

Panelists clashed over the new millionaire's tax, minimum wage, retail theft, and AI's threat to the workforce. ...

Friday, June 5, 2026
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Opinion: Only a fool or a politician would try to control food prices

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|Date: Monday, June 1, 2026

Opinion: Only a fool or a politician would try to control food prices

Seattle's mayor wants city-backed grocery stores — a Washington Policy Center economist says history prov ...

Seattle's mayor wants city-backed grocery stores — a Washington Policy Center economist says history proves that never works. ...

Monday, June 1, 2026
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Opinion: Washington fails the test for affordability

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|Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026

Opinion: Washington fails the test for affordability

Mountain States Policy Center analysis reveals Washington ranks 5th most expensive state as residents mig ...

Mountain States Policy Center analysis reveals Washington ranks 5th most expensive state as residents migrate to Idaho and Texas. ...

Thursday, April 16, 2026
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Opinion: Washington fails the test for affordability

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|Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026

Opinion: Washington fails the test for affordability

Mountain States Policy Center analysis reveals Washington ranks 5th most expensive state as residents mig ...

Mountain States Policy Center analysis reveals Washington ranks 5th most expensive state as residents migrate to Idaho and Texas. ...

Thursday, April 16, 2026
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Opinion: California’s $20 fast food minimum wage creates less jobs and lower income

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|Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Opinion: California’s $20 fast food minimum wage creates less jobs and lower income

Study data show California fast food workers now face fewer shifts, higher menu prices, and widespread au ...

Study data show California fast food workers now face fewer shifts, higher menu prices, and widespread automation after the $20 wage hike. ...

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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Opinion: Labor to hit households

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|Date: Friday, March 13, 2026

Opinion: Labor to hit households

Households hiring for childcare or cleaning may soon need formal contracts due to a Washington law extend ...

Households hiring for childcare or cleaning may soon need formal contracts due to a Washington law extending workplace rules to domestic arrangements. ...

Friday, March 13, 2026
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Opinion: Olympia wants a 4-day work week. It won’t work out as the politicians think it will

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|Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026

Opinion: Olympia wants a 4-day work week. It won’t work out as the politicians think it will

Mark Harmsworth argues that House Bill 2611’s proposed 32-hour workweek would raise costs, strain small b ...

Mark Harmsworth argues that House Bill 2611’s proposed 32-hour workweek would raise costs, strain small businesses, and undermine Washington’s economic competitiveness. ...

Thursday, January 29, 2026
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Opinion: Majority party policies still making life more expensive for Washingtonians

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|Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Opinion: Majority party policies still making life more expensive for Washingtonians

Rep. John Ley outlines his opposition to new taxes, raises concerns about state spending, and details leg ...

Rep. John Ley outlines his opposition to new taxes, raises concerns about state spending, and details legislation he plans to pursue during the 2026 Washington legislative session. ...

Tuesday, January 6, 2026
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Opinion: Ready for another pay decrease from the state? It happens Jan. 1

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|Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Opinion: Ready for another pay decrease from the state? It happens Jan. 1

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll tax increase will fu ...

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll tax increase will further reduce workers’ take-home pay beginning Jan. 1. ...

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
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