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. This episode reviews the new taxes Washingtonians will feel as well as reviewing the expensive, but inadequate, transportation budget.

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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. This episode reviews the end of the legislative session, the budget, and what to expect in the near future.
00:00 - Introduction & Session Overview  
00:53 - State Budget Tactics & Tax Narrative  
08:04 - B&O and Fuel Tax Hikes
11:45 - Legislative Rule Changes & Emergency Clauses  
15:00 - Property Tax & Referendum Restrictions  
17:03 - Striking Workers Unemployment Bill  
20:24 - Mileage Tax Defeat & Transportation  
23:34 - Budget Skepticism & Future Crises  
23:57 - Rent Control Impact  
31:18 - Permitting Reform & Housing Supply  
36:09 - Small Business Tax Burden  
36:49 - Parental Notification Rights Rolled Back  
44:17 - Paid Family & Medical Leave Tax Hikes  
50:07 - Closing Remarks  
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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 episode, Mark Harmsworth talks about the defeat of the property tax cap increase and how it and many other taxes could come back.
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00:00 - Introduction and Petition Update  
01:40 - Governor Opposes Property and Wealth Tax Hikes  
04:00 - Special Session Likely as Budget Talks Stall  
06:10 - COVID Hiring Surge and Budget Bloat  
07:10 - Property Tax Cap and Banking Loophole  
08:15 - Everything Could Return in Special Session  
12:10 - Political Targeting and Electric Vehicle Irony  
14:15 - School Levy Changes and McCleary 2.0 Concerns  
19:50 - Conflict of Interest in Public-Sector Strikes  
19:55 - B&O Tax Hike Hits Businesses Hard  
23:15 - Dozens of Hidden New Taxes and Fees  
26:10 - Final Push for “No New Taxes” Petition  
27:10 - Proof That a No-Tax Budget Is Possible  
28:25 - Where Did $38 Billion Go?  
29:20 - Payroll Taxes Becoming Income Tax  
32:10 - Businesses and Jobs Fleeing Washington  
33:55 - Everything Still Subject to Change  
34:58 - Share the Petition and Subscribe
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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 episode, Pam Lewison reviews the state of agriculture in Washington, including how farmers were subject to taxation they were supposed to be exempt from.

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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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. John Bernard walks through how Washington state's government does not work. 

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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. 

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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. This episode goes over the child online safety bill, more than twenty new tax increases, and attempted rent control.

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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. This episode goes over the proposed road usage charge and attempts to raise property taxes.

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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. This episode goes over tax increases, including Paid Family Medical Leave and government-run health care, as well as other bills such as gun rights limitations.

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