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Todd Myers says the past legislative session may be a turning point for Washingtonians on state policy.
Republican lawmakers walked off the Washington State House floor after Speaker Laurie Jinkins’ opening remarks on the first day of the 2026 legislative session.
…outlines his opposition to new taxes, raises concerns about state spending, and details legislation he plans to pursue during the 2026 Washington legislative session.
Washington’s projected tax collections are down more than $500 million, raising concerns about cuts to state services and possible tax incre…
Washington faces a projected cash shortfall by 2027 despite record revenues and the largest tax hike in state history. Sen. Ron Muzzall says…
David Boze of the Washington Policy Center warns that Washington state’s 2025 legislative session delivered the largest tax hike in state history despite alre…
Washington Policy Center analyst Todd Myers argues Gov. Ferguson’s first session continued a decade-long trend of higher taxes and bigger bu…
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center outlines how the 2025 legislative session’s new taxes and regulations will impact small businesses across Washingto…
Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center breaks down the highlights and lowlights of Washington’s 2025 legislative session, warning of rising taxes and new…
Emergency powers reforms have stalled in the previous four legislative sessions Brett DavisThe Center Square Washington The political stars seemed aligned for the Washington State Legislature to pass…
The Washington Policy Center reviews the legislative session’s winners and losers, highlighting key policy decisions affecting business, taxatio…
…the Consumer Protection and Business Committee for the 2025 Washington state legislative session.