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POLL: Is the IBR team listening to SW Washington?
A new poll invites Clark County residents to weigh in on whether local taxpayers should be responsible for the cost of light rail operations in the I-5 Bridge Replacement Program.
Opinion: You want to know how much Washington State now taxes you?
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center outlines the major new taxes imposed on Washington residents and estimates the impact on someone earn…
Opinion: The Minimum Wage Trap – Why higher wages don’t solve Washington’s affordability crisis
Washington Policy Center’s Mark Harmsworth argues that raising the minimum wage does not address the root causes of Washington state’s affor…
Opinion: Illinois is about to help property owners evict squatters when someone moves into a home without permission
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center argues for Washington to adopt legislation similar to Illinois Senate Bill 1563 to help property owne…
Opinion: The 2025 Washington Legislative Session – Small business, taxation, and business regulation
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center outlines how the 2025 legislative session’s new taxes and regulations will impact small businesses ac…
Opinion: Governor Ferguson signs the largest tax increase in Washington’s history into law
Mark Harmsworth critiques Washington’s new budget, calling it the largest tax increase in state history and warning that its burdens on businesses an…
Opinion: Rent control was signed into law last week – here’s why it was exactly the wrong thing to do
Mark Harmsworth criticizes Washington’s new rent control law and warns of long-term damage to the housing market.
Opinion: The Washington State 2025-27 Budget proposal is out and legislators are still spending money the state doesn’t have
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center critiques the 2025-27 state budget as unsustainable, calling for reforms in spending, taxation, and a…
Opinion: Spokane’s voter approved anti-camping initiative is overturned by the Washington Supreme Court
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center says overturning Spokane’s voter-approved anti-camping initiative undermines public safety and the wi…
18th District lawmakers ensure vital funding for projects in SW Washington are included in proposed 2025-27 House capital budget
Lawmakers in the 18th District secured over $5.6 million in proposed funding for projects in Vancouver and Battle Ground under the 2025-27 House capital budget.
Opinion: How the legislature just voted to raise your rent
Mark Harmsworth argues that House Bill 1217 will drive up rent costs, reduce housing supply, and worsen Washington’s affordability crisis.
Opinion: Senate Bill 5708 would create a regulatory nightmare and restricts parental control on social media
Mark Harmsworth critiques SB 5708, arguing it restricts parental control and imposes burdensome social media regulations in Washington state.