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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

Washington Policy Center Washington 8/10 ?

Testimony On SB 6346 - State Income Tax

By Ryan FrostOur current level of spending and taxation is not sustainable, and no amount of political messaging will obscure that fact.

2026-02-06

Washington Policy Center Washington 8/10 ?

Watch the WPC Team Tonight!

By David BozeHere's a list of how to watch WPC's team on KBTC Public Television's weekly public affairs show, Northwest Now tonight.If you miss it, we'll post a link to the online recording here as so...

2026-02-06