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Oregon Firearms Federation Oregon 8/10 ?

4145 Passes Out Of Committee

4145 Passes Out Of Committee   02.16.2026 To almost no one’s surprise, HB 4145 passed out of the House Judiciary Committee on a party-line vote. The bill now includes the –3 amendments, which actually...

2026-02-17

Washington Policy Center Washington 8/10 ?

Democrats signal retreat on the death tax as exodus fears mount

By Mark HarmsworthRecent articles from the Seattle Times, one on the wealth tax, the other on the Seattle head tax, underscore a growing reckoning in Washington state. Now it seems even the most arden...

2026-02-16

Oregon Firearms Federation Oregon 8/10 ?

HB 4145 Alive and Kicking…You

HB 4145 Alive and Kicking…YOU. 02.14.2026 HB 4145, the Democrat’s latest attack on gun rights, is scheduled for a “work session” on Monday. Feb. 16th at 3pm. Rumors that the bill is dead are… prematur...

2026-02-15

Pacific Legal Foundation California 8/10 ?

Mr. Beast v. the bald eagle

During a recent appearance on The Tonight Show, YouTube legend Mr. Beast told host Jimmy Fallon about the time a bald eagle derailed the filming of one of his videos. The majestic bird did not disrupt...

2026-02-12

Washington Policy Center Washington 8/10 ?

If It's "Only Millionaires," Why Not Bet on It?

By Todd MyersThe legislature says the proposed state income tax will only impact millionaires.Anyone who has been paying attention knows that isn’t true. And I’m willing to put my money on the line to...

2026-02-11

Washington Policy Center Washington 8/10 ?

The soda tax proposal is back and it's still a tax grab

By Elizabeth NewAn old idea for a statewide tax on sweetened beverages is back on repeat.House Bill 2734was filed Feb. 6, 2026, and it’s sitting in the House Finance Committee. It’s late in the season...

2026-02-11

Washington Policy Center Washington 8/10 ?

SB 5292: PFML tax bill looks like a trap

By Elizabeth NewMost people want their savings and investments to work for them. But majority lawmakers in Washington state want your savings and investments to work for other people — funding paid ti...

2026-02-11

Washington Policy Center Washington 8/10 ?

Common-Sense Fixes to the Income Tax Bill Rejected in Committee

By Ryan FrostSenate Democrats on the Ways & Means Committee voted down every Republican amendment to the proposed 9.9% income tax, refusing even modest improvements that would have protected taxpayers...

2026-02-10

Washington Policy Center Washington 8/10 ?

Fact Checking Pro-Income Tax Claims

By Ryan FrostWhen a policy idea is sound, the facts speak for themselves. But when a policy idea is bad, it has to be sold, often using tactics and messaging designed to obscure the truth.

2026-02-09

Washington Policy Center Washington 8/10 ?

Another favor for unions at the expense of taxpayers, workers

By Elizabeth NewThis disappointing bill may receive a floor vote.House Bill 2091is a favor to unions at the expense of workers and taxpayers. It violates employee privacy and makes it easier to keep p...

2026-02-09

Washington Policy Center Washington 8/10 ?

SB 6045 transfers power from farmworkers to unions

By Pam LewisonFarmworkers are a valued part of the food production community in Washington state. Farmworkers are the beating heart of our state’s specialty crops – tree fruit, berries, dairies – rely...

2026-02-09

Washington Policy Center Washington 8/10 ?

There's Nothing Short About a Short Session Anymore

By Edmund O. Schweitzer IIIThere is also a taxpayer cost to this flood of legislation. In Washington, the average cost to draft and introduce a bill is estimated conservatively at $5,000 per bill. Mul...

2026-02-09