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Opinion: Testifying in Olympia — on a proposal to change our system of health care
Elizabeth New of the Washington Policy Center testified in Olympia, arguing against taxpayer-funded universal healthcare and advocating for market-driven reforms…
Opinion: The Nation’s Report Card – F for ‘Fix It Already’
Vicki Murray of the Washington Policy Center believes the latest Nation’s Report Card shows the state clearly doesn’t know what’s best for students, and it’s ti…
Opinion: House Bill 1334 would allow municipalities to increase property taxes significantly
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center argues that House Bill 1334 could lead to significant property tax increases by changing inflation calculations.
Opinion: WA Progressives lost in 2024 – they just don’t know it
David Boze of the Washington Policy Center shares insights on local government policies and their impact.
Opinion: Rent Control is back – and this time it means it
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center critiques House Bill 1217, arguing that rent control policies fail to address Washington’s housing crisis.
Opinion: Legislature convenes Monday – Priorities, pessimism and political realities
Elizabeth New of the Washington Policy Center examines voter concerns and legislative priorities for the 2025 session.
Opinion: Backers of wealth tax seek to tax state residents on their worldwide holdings for the privilege of living in Washington
The Washington Policy Center critiques Governor Inslee’s proposed wealth tax, citing economic challenges and past failures in similar policies.
Opinion: State lawmakers can help protect rights of public employees
Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center urges Washington state lawmakers to protect public employees’ First Amendment rights regarding union membership and…
Opinion: Pre-filed bills, leaked email, hint at what’s coming this legislative session
Washington state’s upcoming legislative session may bring tax increases and budget changes, according to Paul Guppy of the Washington Policy…
Opinion: Courts blocking the Kroger-Albertson merger won’t stop consumers from making choices
Paul Guppy of Washington Policy Center critiques judicial rulings that block the Kroger-Albertsons merger, citing changing consumer trends and potential j…
Opinion: Participation in WA Cares will continue to be mandatory
…s rejected Initiative 2124, says Elizabeth New Hovde of the Washington Policy Center, with potential future payroll tax increases on the horizon.
Opinion: Up, up and away goes a tax on workers’ wages
Elizabeth New from the Washington Policy Center critiques the rise in PFML tax rates affecting worker wages in Washington state.