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This is Jeopardy! The scores really change after the income tax is in place

By David BozeJennings Claim #2Repealing the income tax would make "Washington’s unfair tax system, where working families pay three times more than the wealthiest, even worse." For years, pleas to eas...

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AG’s office intervenes in case to ensure eligible Washingtonians receive Medicaid coverage

AG’s office intervenes in case to ensure eligible Washingtonians receive Medicaid coverageFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Oct 16 2026atgSamBlobaumFri, 10/16/2026 - 11:38Attorney General Nick Brown has asked a c...

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Seattle Prop 1, a probematic transit tax increase

By Charles PrestrudIn November Seattle will vote on a proposal to increase an expiring transit tax that, if approved, will increase teh sales tax by .3%. The proposal uses most of the $138 million per...

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Washington settles generic drug cases with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma, and Mayne Pharma

Washington settles generic drug cases with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma, and Mayne PharmaFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Oct 14 2026atgAshleyGrossWed, 10/14/2026 - 13:53Washington, as part of a bipartisan...

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Who speaks for Washington state's workers? Workers themselves

By Elizabeth NewWhen a union endorses or opposes a ballot measure or candidate, its position should always be identified as that of the union organization. It does not establish the views of Washingto...

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AG Brown seeks consumer protections in Character.AI bankruptcy

AG Brown seeks consumer protections in Character.AI bankruptcyFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Oct 14 2026atgAshleyGrossWed, 10/14/2026 - 11:49Washington Attorney General Nick Brown and a bipartisan group of sta...

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Washington's CO2 tax drops, gas prices follow. Will Ecology admit it?

By Todd MyersWhen Washington’s tax on CO2 emissions dropped significantly last month, I predicted that gas prices would decline compared to neighboring states. I tweeted:“Well, with such a large decli...

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Mike Rowe's message: Value work, expand opportunity

By Elizabeth NewMike Rowe’s appearance at Washington Policy Center’s Oct. 2 dinner in Bellevue should have left attendees thinking about how we define success in work — and how those definitions shape...

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Workers need employers: New state income tax puts job opportunities at risk

By Elizabeth NewWorkers need employers. They need businesses willing to open, expand and hire here. That is why Washington state’s new income tax matters even to workers who may never earn enough to p...

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New York's Democratic Governor Opts state into Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program

By Vicki MurrayWashington Policy Center applauds Gov.Kathy Hochul’s announcementthat New York will opt into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) program. New York becomesthe 31st stateto join, an...

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Get to Know the Supreme Court Justice Candidates

By Donald KimballWe created an opportunity for the supreme court candidates to compare and contrast their records as we go into election season.

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New Report: Washington's Income Tax to Cost thousands of Jobs and Slow the Economy

By Ryan Frost, David BozeWashington would have 6,100 fewer jobs and 1,400 fewer new businesses annually.Washington's economic growth will slow. The report estimates the tax could reduce new employer b...

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Washington's Tax Gamble: An Evaluation of Washington's Income Tax Hike

Washington's Tax Gamble: An Evaluation of Washington’s Income Tax Hike Policy Brief REA HEDERMAN JR. , SAI MARTHA , DONAVAN LINGERFELT Oct 8, 2026 About the Author Rea Hederman Jr. Key Takeaways Washi...

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Geekwire column a warning for WA charities and all who support them

Geekwire column a warning for WA charities and all who support them Blog DAVID BOZE Oct 7, 2026 About the Author David Boze Communications & Strategy Director Email PHONE (206) 946-1018 See More WPC b...

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Seattle and Bellevue propose transportation tax increases but benefits are unclear

By Charles PrestrudSeattle and Bellevue are considering tax increases to fund transportation and transit improvements. The Transportation Benefit District enabling legislation allows the tax increases...

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AG Brown multistate letter supports internet for schools and libraries as FCC considers cuts

AG Brown multistate letter supports internet for schools and libraries as FCC considers cutsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Oct 13 2026atgSamBlobaumTue, 10/13/2026 - 13:57Washington led a coalition of 23 attorn...

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Is McCleary really to blame for Washington's budget woes?

By Ryan FrostDuring a recent debate on repealing the state income tax, opponents of I-645 claimed that the state budget's rapid expansion is driven by the Supreme Court’sMcClearydecision. K–12 funding...

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How Misleading Claims About LEAD's Crime Reduction Shaped Federal Law

How Misleading Claims About LEAD's Crime Reduction Shaped Federal Law Policy Brief ERIC ZIMMERMAN Oct 5, 2026 About the Author Eric Zimmerman Policy Director for Public Safety Solutions Email See More...

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AG Brown names Jason Dickey-North division chief of the Tacoma Division as Laura Wulf retires

AG Brown names Jason Dickey-North division chief of the Tacoma Division as Laura Wulf retiresFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Oct 8 2026atgAshleyGrossThu, 10/08/2026 - 12:12Attorney General Nick Brown has named ...

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Washington, multistate coalition seek approval for $400 million settlement in drug price-fixing case

Washington, multistate coalition seek approval for $400 million settlement in drug price-fixing caseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Oct 6 2026atgAshleyGrossTue, 10/06/2026 - 09:46Attorney General Nick Brown has...

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