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February 15, 2026

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Opinion: SB 5292: PFML tax bill looks like a trap

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|Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026

Opinion: SB 5292: PFML tax bill looks like a trap

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues SB 5292 could pave the way for higher PFML payroll taxes by changing how rat ...

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues SB 5292 could pave the way for higher PFML payroll taxes by changing how rates are set. ...

Thursday, February 12, 2026
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Opinion: Washington parental rights battle goes national

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|Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Opinion: Washington parental rights battle goes national

Vicki Murray argues that parental rights and girls’ sports initiatives headed for the November 2026 ballo ...

Vicki Murray argues that parental rights and girls’ sports initiatives headed for the November 2026 ballot could reshape education policy in Washington and beyond. ...

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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Opinion: Business is already leaving Washington

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|Date: Monday, February 9, 2026

Opinion: Business is already leaving Washington

Mark Harmsworth argues that recent and proposed tax policies are pushing Washington businesses to conside ...

Mark Harmsworth argues that recent and proposed tax policies are pushing Washington businesses to consider leaving the state. ...

Monday, February 9, 2026
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Opinion: The income tax proposal has arrived

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|Date: Friday, February 6, 2026

Opinion: The income tax proposal has arrived

Ryan Frost of the Washington Policy Center argues that a proposed Washington income tax creates a new rev ...

Ryan Frost of the Washington Policy Center argues that a proposed Washington income tax creates a new revenue stream rather than delivering tax reform or relief. ...

Friday, February 6, 2026
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Speculation on Seahawks’ sale heats up following proposed WA ‘jock tax’

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|Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Speculation on Seahawks’ sale heats up following proposed WA ‘jock tax’

Speculation about a potential Seahawks sale has intensified amid debate over a proposed Washington income ...

Speculation about a potential Seahawks sale has intensified amid debate over a proposed Washington income tax that would apply to high-earning athletes and performers. ...

Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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Opinion: Washington’s proposed income tax – driving businesses and jobs out of the state

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|Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Opinion: Washington’s proposed income tax – driving businesses and jobs out of the state

Mark Harmsworth argues that Washington’s proposed income tax would undermine the state’s economy by drivi ...

Mark Harmsworth argues that Washington’s proposed income tax would undermine the state’s economy by driving businesses, investment, and jobs elsewhere. ...

Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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Opinion: Health care doesn’t get more ‘affordable’ by making insurance more expensive

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|Date: Monday, February 2, 2026

Opinion: Health care doesn’t get more ‘affordable’ by making insurance more expensive

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that proposed legislation raising taxes and fees on insurance providers will ...

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that proposed legislation raising taxes and fees on insurance providers will increase health care costs rather than improve affordability. ...

Monday, February 2, 2026
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Opinion: 24 States In. Washington Out? $732 Million Lost?

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|Date: Friday, January 30, 2026

Opinion: 24 States In. Washington Out? $732 Million Lost?

Vicki Murray argues Washington risks forfeiting $732 million in federal education funding if state leader ...

Vicki Murray argues Washington risks forfeiting $732 million in federal education funding if state leaders do not opt into the federal tax-credit scholarship program. ...

Friday, January 30, 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: Free care for people who don’t live here? It’s being encouraged — HB 2250 can help

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|Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026

Opinion: Free care for people who don’t live here? It’s being encouraged — HB 2250 can help

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that Washington’s current charity care rules encourage out-of-state use of n ...

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that Washington’s current charity care rules encourage out-of-state use of non-emergency hospital services and supports HB 2250 to restore residency-based limits. ...

Thursday, January 29, 2026
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