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 features Executive Vice President of BIAW Greg Lane to discuss Washington's housing policy.

00:00 - Legislative Session Wrap-Up
00:35 - Largest Tax Hike & Measuring Policy Outcomes
01:16 - Guest Intro: Greg Lane on Housing Crisis
01:44 - Why Housing is Unaffordable in Washington
02:32 - Housing Map: Urban vs Rural Affordability
04:03 - Only 20% Can Afford a Median-Priced Home
08:25 - WA's National Ranking & 250,000 Unit Deficit
09:41 - Regulatory Costs and Growth Management Constraints
11:20 - Slide: Housing Facts Overview
18:58 - Cost of Regulation Breakdown
31:40 - Legislative Solutions: HB 1096, HB 1403, SB 5148
46:18 - Initiative 2066 Legal Battle Update

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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 focuses on some of the challenges facing our agricultural sector in Washington and a major win on the gas tax increase. 

00:00 - Introduction
00:36 - Young Professionals program and events
02:22 - Mentorship and getting involved
05:02 - Spokane environmental forum preview
06:22 - Mental health crisis in farming
10:20 - Bankruptcy and economic stress in ag
16:10 - Gray wolf population and management plan
20:59 - Local control vs. outside pressure
26:18 - Should we move the wolves?
28:49 - Beef Month and Meatless Mondays debate
32:57 - HB 1912: Farm fuel tax fix explained
39:00 - What ag policies still need fixing?
44:24 - Wrap-up and what's next



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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 focuses on the newly signed rent control bill as well as the looming budget to be signed. 

00:00 - Introduction & show overview
00:28 - Governor Ferguson signs rent control bill (HB 1217)
02:13 - How rent control impacts property owners
05:00 - Consequences for small vs. large landlords
07:05 - Rent caps and tenant turnover effects
11:53 - Future rent control expansions likely
12:42 - International case study: Argentina
14:24 - Housing supply vs. rent policy
17:01 - The budget: record spending and taxes
22:09 - Hidden spending, DEI, and carbon cost breakdown
26:01 - Capital gains & B&O tax consequences
30:26 - Impact on small business & business flight
36:32 - Outstanding bills & final takeaways

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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 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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