Washington Policy On The Go is WPC's bi-weekly (weekly during the legislative session) virtual lunchtime event series featuring center directors and guests to inform you on the latest in Washington State policy research and analysis. In this special segment, Paul Guppy answers many questions across the legislative session, including what's weighing on everyone's minds: Will Gov. Ferguson do the right thing by Washington citizens?
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00:00 - Introduction  
00:23 - Historic Tax Hikes  
01:18 - GOP Budget Alternative  
02:28 - Budget Framing & Media Bias  
04:05 - Spending vs. Revenue  
06:38 - Lack of Accountability  
08:22 - Tax Burden & Carveouts  
11:52 - Sales Tax "Cut"  
14:52 - Wealth Tax Fallout  
18:08 - WA’s Declining Reputation  
21:15 - Budget Compromise Games  
24:16 - Ballot Language Manipulation  
29:04 - Holding Government Accountable  
30:02 - Ferguson’s Surprising Stance  
34:28 - Property Tax Spike  
35:42 - Ask Paul Anything  
37:00 - Partisanship in Olympia  
38:49 - National Politics at State Level  
42:37 - Idaho vs. WA on Taxes  
44:05 - Wrap-Up & Petition Plug  

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