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Opinion: Washington’s 2025 legislative session doubled down on a decade of decline
Washington Policy Center analyst Todd Myers argues Gov. Ferguson’s first session continued a decade-long trend of higher taxes and bigger budgets while basic state services still falter.
Opinion: The 2025 Washington Legislative Session – Small business, taxation, and business regulation
…worth of the Washington Policy Center outlines how the 2025 legislative session’s new taxes and regulations will impact small businesses across Washington state.
Tesla, Netflix, Philip Morris among those pushing WA governor for tax vetoes
…business groups to veto several tax bills before Tuesday’s legislative deadline.
Letter: ‘Anyone from the majority party listening?’
…argues that HB 1163 is unconstitutional and criticizes the legislative majority for supporting it.
Letter: ‘It’s said sarcasm is the lowest form of wit’
…k criticizes Olympia’s use of “emergency clauses” and other legislative tactics that limit public participation.
Opinion: Legislative session ‘was full of ups and downs and many learning experiences’
Rep. John Ley reflects on the 2025 legislative session, highlighting local funding victories and warning of major tax increases passed by the majority.
Opinion: Washington state Legislature 2025: That’s a wrap
…eaks down the highlights and lowlights of Washington’s 2025 legislative session, warning of rising taxes and new mandates.
Wins and losses: WA legislative leaders share takeaways on this year’s session
…on the wins and losses from this year’s 105-day Washington legislative session, with tax policy and budget decisions at the forefront.
House Democrats advance $18B in tax hike proposals as session winds down
…ts in Washington advanced several tax hike proposals as the legislative session nears its end, aiming to address a major budget shortfall.
Representatives from the 18th and 20th Legislative Districts to hold joint town hall on May 3
Lawmakers from the 18th and 20th Legislative Districts will host a joint town hall on May 3 at Battle Ground City Hall to review the legislative session and hear from reside…
Washington Democrats abandon property tax hike
…cap on property tax growth, ending a major tax debate this legislative session.
Rep. Peter Abbarno issues statement on House Democrats silencing debate on parental bill of rights legislation
…impacting parental rights, calling it a historic breach of legislative transparency.