@WaHouseGOP WA House Republicans

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"The actual State of the State. #waleg #fixwashington"
X Link 2024-01-10T01:11Z 22.6K followers, 36.3K engagements

"🚨BAD BILL ALERT🚨 On Tuesday Feb. [--] at 8:00 a.m. the House Finance Committee is holding a public hearing on a bill that would triple the state's property tax cap from 1% to 3%. #waleg"
X Link 2025-02-09T22:40Z 19.5K followers, 57.8K engagements

"A real proposal from WA Democrats: SB [----] would lower penalties for sex predators caught in net nanny sting operations where law enforcement officers pose as minors online to apprehend adults attempting to commit sexual crimes against children. #waleg"
X Link 2025-02-11T19:23Z 19.8K followers, [----] engagements

"Years of new fees and regulations passed by Democrats have limited the supply of housing in Washington driving up costs and pricing out thousands of families from the dream of owning a home. #waleg"
X Link 2025-02-12T06:04Z 19.5K followers, [----] engagements

"#SaveGeorgeWashington #WALeg"
X Link 2025-02-14T00:46Z 19.8K followers, [----] engagements

"https://x.com/WaHouseGOP/status/1889897454654693432 Washington has the: Third highest crime rate. Third highest cost of gas. Third largest homeless population. House Democrats: I know lets cancel George Washington. https://t.co/wVQm6y3TJ3 https://x.com/WaHouseGOP/status/1889897454654693432 Washington has the: Third highest crime rate. Third highest cost of gas. Third largest homeless population. House Democrats: I know lets cancel George Washington. https://t.co/wVQm6y3TJ3"
X Link 2025-02-14T00:47Z 19.5K followers, [---] engagements

"House Republican Caucus Chair Peter Abbarno recaps week five of the [----] legislative session. ❌The bad bills: HB [----] would remove George Washington from the state flag. HB [----] would investigate the potent greenhouse gas effects of cow farts and burps. HB [----] would impose a [---] cents per mile tax on top of the current gas tax. HB [----] would triple the property tax growth cap from 1% to 3%. ✅The good bills: HB [----] sponsored by Reps. Caldier and Manjarrez and HB [----] sponsored by Reps. Couture and Low would improve the availability of child care and make it more affordable for working"
X Link 2025-02-14T21:55Z 19.6K followers, [----] engagements

"Washington has the: Third highest crime rate. Third highest cost of gas. Third largest homeless population. House Democrats: I know lets cancel George Washington. https://t.co/wVQm6y3TJ3 Washington has the: Third highest crime rate. Third highest cost of gas. Third largest homeless population. House Democrats: I know lets cancel George Washington. https://t.co/wVQm6y3TJ3"
X Link 2025-02-15T01:12Z 19.6K followers, [----] engagements

"🔗👇 Note your position for the record on HB [----] (Removing George Washington): Note your position for the record on HB [----] (Homes for Heroes): HB [----] (Financial literacy): HB [----] (Workforce development) HB 1141(Workforce development): https://app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/BillNumber=1414&Year=2025&Initiative=false https://app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/BillNumber=1121&Year=2025&Initiative=false https://app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/BillNumber=1285&Year=2025&Initiative=false https://app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifier/Addchamber=House&mId=32883&aId=164351&caId=25915&tId=3"
X Link 2025-02-17T04:56Z 19.8K followers, [----] engagements

"The public hearing on HB [----] the bill that would remove George Washington from the state flag is tomorrow Feb. [--] at 1:30 p.m. in the House State Government and Tribal Relations Committee. Links below🔗👇#waleg"
X Link 2025-02-17T22:38Z 19.8K followers, 10.8K engagements

"WATCH: The Washington state House and Senate Republican leaders hold a media availability live to discuss the [----] legislative session. #waleg https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1MnxnwROjEYKO https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1MnxnwROjEYKO"
X Link 2025-02-18T17:17Z 19.8K followers, [----] engagements

"Washington state is facing a public safety crisis. #waleg"
X Link 2025-02-19T22:05Z 19.9K followers, [----] engagements

"Friday Feb. [--] is fiscal committee cutoff the deadline for bills to pass out of the House Appropriations Capital Budget Finance and Transportation committees. Should the Legislature focus on: Reducing spending Raising taxes No opinion Reducing spending Raising taxes No opinion"
X Link 2025-02-23T20:06Z 20K followers, [----] engagements

"Washington will need an estimated [---] million new homes over the next [--] years just to keep up with demand according to the Department of Commerce. To achieve that we need to embrace many of the pro-growth policies introduced by House Republicans. 🧵(4/7)"
X Link 2025-02-24T18:52Z 20K followers, [---] engagements

"The states low housing supply also allows rent prices to remain stubbornly high. About half of renters in Washington are rent-burdened meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing. 🧵(5/7)"
X Link 2025-02-24T18:52Z 20K followers, [---] engagements

"Amber Gunn of the @MtnStatesPolicy spitting facts: The same principles of price control controls apply today. Whether its New York Citys failed rent control laws Nixons 1970s price ceilings or Venezuelas economic collapse the results are always the same: fewer goods higher prices and worse conditions for consumers. #waleg"
X Link 2025-02-27T00:34Z 20.1K followers, [---] engagements

"Couture is one of six lawmakers who fired off a letter to the governor and the head of DCYF expressing outrage about the abrupt closure. Were still fighting for these babies"
X Link 2025-07-09T16:57Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements

"https://komonews.com/news/local/washington-lawmakers-fight-against-states-closure-of-care-center-for-drug-addicted-babies-narcan-children-overdose-fentanyl-maternity-mother-pregnancy-crisis-seattle-tacoma-renton-bellevue-vancouver-funding-hospital-prices-insurace-medicaid https://komonews.com/news/local/washington-lawmakers-fight-against-states-closure-of-care-center-for-drug-addicted-babies-narcan-children-overdose-fentanyl-maternity-mother-pregnancy-crisis-seattle-tacoma-renton-bellevue-vancouver-funding-hospital-prices-insurace-medicaid"
X Link 2025-07-10T02:06Z 22.6K followers, [---] engagements

"On May [--] Gov. Bob Ferguson signed off on the Democrats budget enacting the largest Medicaid cuts in Washingtons history. Nearly 95% of the cuts hit general medical care services for people with disabilities and seniors and long-term care assistance. Forty-four days later Gov. Ferguson denounced federal Medicaid cuts most of which may take effect in [----] as cruel and morally bankrupt"
X Link 2025-10-08T20:20Z 22.7K followers, 23.1K engagements

"Washington state has the 4th-highest crime rate overall. What do you think should be done to address it"
X Link 2025-10-10T16:32Z 22.6K followers, 10K engagements

"So you ignored the warnings and plowed ahead with record spending Yes Dave. And then you passed the largest tax increase in state history Right Dave. Now despite healthy revenue and billions in new tax receipts youre in a budget deficit Thats correct Dave"
X Link 2025-10-13T14:52Z 23.1K followers, 12.9K engagements

"The problem isnt that Washington collects too little from taxpayers. The problem is that Democrats in Olympia have been irresponsible with your money"
X Link 2025-10-14T22:10Z 22.6K followers, 13.8K engagements

""Gov. Ferguson promised fiscal responsibility. Yet he approved a $78 billion operating budget an 8% hike andthe largest tax increase in state historymore than $9 billion in new and increased taxes.This budget is already projected to be in a major deficit leaving difficult decisions for the [----] legislative session." Rep. Gloria Mendoza https://t.co/yypoRykBnR https://t.co/yypoRykBnR"
X Link 2025-10-15T18:00Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements

"House Republicans have offered solutions that would address learning loss and declining test scores (HB 1832) empower parents with school choice (HB 1140) improve school safety for students and staff (HB 1637) and prioritize financial education (HB 1285). https://houserepublicans.wa.gov/our-priorities/better-schools/ https://houserepublicans.wa.gov/our-priorities/better-schools/"
X Link 2025-10-16T23:14Z 22.6K followers, [---] engagements

"Despite increasing state spending by 8% and passing the largest tax increase in state history Democrats in the Washington Legislature voted to take child support from single moms on the edge of poverty. On March [--] [----] during House debate on Senate Bill [----] Rep. Travis Couture offered amendment [---] to redirect funding from DEI programs at public universities to single-parent families on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) ensuring they could receive their full child support payments. House Democrats rejected the amendment and voted multiple times to continue the practice of"
X Link 2025-10-21T18:57Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements

"We tried to warn them"
X Link 2025-10-23T20:54Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements

"8th grade math and reading test scores in Washington continue to decline. Why do you think that is the case Education policy should focus on results. Everyone students parents taxpayers should be alarmed that test scores continue to decline while inflation-adjusted spending per student has skyrocketed. https://t.co/L0gVFNwof7 Education policy should focus on results. Everyone students parents taxpayers should be alarmed that test scores continue to decline while inflation-adjusted spending per student has skyrocketed. https://t.co/L0gVFNwof7"
X Link 2025-10-28T23:28Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements

"Washington drivers are paying about 15% more at the pump since January while prices nationally are down about half a percent. Thats not random its the result of policy decisions in Olympia. Democrats raised the state gas tax to [----] cents per gallon with automatic 2% yearly hikes on top of the estimated 51-cent-per-gallon carbon tax"
X Link 2025-10-29T20:21Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements

"Just a reminder that Gov. Bob Ferguson and Democrats in the Legislature enacted sweeping new taxes this year that hit nonprofits including food banks. Rural Washington will be hit particularly hard when federal SNAP benefits stop. In Yakima County for example 28% of residents rely on SNAP the highest percentage of any county. This week I announced that Ill be directing $2.2 million per week to support food banks. Rural Washington will be hit particularly hard when federal SNAP benefits stop. In Yakima County for example 28% of residents rely on SNAP the highest percentage of any county. This"
X Link 2025-10-30T18:56Z 22.6K followers, [---] engagements

"@GovBobFerguson Just a reminder that Gov. Bob Ferguson and Democrats in the Legislature enacted sweeping new taxes this year that hit nonprofits including food banks"
X Link 2025-10-30T18:57Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements

"Washington state has the third highest rate of unsheltered chronic homelessness in the nation despite spending more than half a billion dollars this fiscal year"
X Link 2025-10-31T00:37Z 22.6K followers, 20.9K engagements

"https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/10/30/washington-state-democrats-look-at-imposing-income-tax-on-higher-earners/ https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/10/30/washington-state-democrats-look-at-imposing-income-tax-on-higher-earners/"
X Link 2025-10-31T15:57Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements

"Happy Halloween BREAKING: WA Senate Democrats are considering a state income tax on high earners for the [----] legislative session. Drop a comment and let us know what you think. BREAKING: WA Senate Democrats are considering a state income tax on high earners for the [----] legislative session. Drop a comment and let us know what you think"
X Link 2025-10-31T20:57Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements

"Check your kids Halloween candy carefully. Someone tried to hide the entire [----] operating budget which assumes the largest tax increase in Washington state history"
X Link 2025-11-01T01:30Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements

"During his inaugural address to the Legislature Gov. Bob Ferguson admitted that our state is unaffordable for many Washingtonians. In January he wrote that we must be willing to right-size government and prioritize our spending. A mere four months later he would go on to sign the largest tax increase in the history of Washington state together with an 8% increase in spending. When the latest revenue forecast was released in September it became clear that the Democrats tax-and-spend plan was unsustainable just as Republicans warned it would be. Now Senate Democrats are eyeing a state income"
X Link 2025-11-02T19:52Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements

"The problem isnt that Washington collects too little from taxpayers. The problem is that Democrats in Olympia have been irresponsible with your money. BREAKING: WA Senate Democrats are considering a state income tax on high earners for the [----] legislative session. Drop a comment and let us know what you think. BREAKING: WA Senate Democrats are considering a state income tax on high earners for the [----] legislative session. Drop a comment and let us know what you think"
X Link 2025-11-03T19:21Z 22.6K followers, 15.3K engagements

""Gridlock on roadways. Bridges closed. Projects backlogged. Ferries out of service. We have all been personally impacted by our states transportation problems. "Meanwhile Washington residents continue to pay exceptionally high gas prices due to policy decisions from Olympia. Our state recently had the highest gas prices in the nation driven by additional costs from the Climate Commitment Act and a state gas tax hike. "Washingtonians deserve more from their transportation system and the tax dollars they send to Olympia." Rep. Andrew Barkis https://t.co/hTpehOLDgK https://t.co/hTpehOLDgK"
X Link 2025-11-04T22:41Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements

"As Gov. Bob Ferguson and state Democrats continue to link Washingtons policies closely to those of California its worth looking at the results of both states. Instead of going the way of California legislative Republicans are offering a different plan: serious proposals that would make our state safer more affordable healthier and better educated. Washington has the fourth highest rate of crime in the nation with [----] reported total crimes per [------] residents. California has the 8th highest rate with [----] reported crimes per [------] residents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program"
X Link 2025-11-05T03:35Z 22.6K followers, [---] engagements

"Gov. Bob Ferguson and state Democrats have a history of tying Washingtons policies closely to those of California. ➡In September [----] the governors of Washington California and Oregon Ferguson Newsom and Kotek announced the West Coast Health Alliance a partnership intended to coordinate responses to federal changes in the CDC. ➡In [----] Democrats in the state House and Senate passed Senate Bill [----] facilitating the linkage of Washingtons carbon market with the California-Quebec carbon market. Analysts estimate that Washingtons carbon tax is adding about [--] cents to the cost of gasoline per"
X Link 2025-11-05T22:56Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements

"Applications for the Legislative Page Program are open. Students must be 14-16 years old to participate"
X Link 2025-11-06T18:06Z 22.6K followers, [---] engagements

"You can apply for the [----] Page Program here: https://leg.wa.gov/./civic-education./page-program/ https://leg.wa.gov/./civic-education./page-program/"
X Link 2025-11-06T18:06Z 22.6K followers, [---] engagements

"State Democrats during the [----] legislative passed Senate Bill [----] a sweeping new sales tax expansion thats causing chaos and squeezing small businesses and nonprofits apparently even K-12 schools"
X Link 2025-11-06T21:55Z 22.6K followers, [---] engagements

"Beginning Oct. [--] [----] the following business activities became subject to the retail sales tax: Advertising services. Live presentations. Information technology services. Custom website development services. Investigation security and armored car services. Temporary staffing services. Sales of custom software and customization of prewritten software"
X Link 2025-11-06T21:55Z 22.6K followers, [---] engagements

"https://www.seattletimes.com/education-lab/school-districts-scramble-over-new-retail-sales-tax/ https://www.seattletimes.com/education-lab/school-districts-scramble-over-new-retail-sales-tax/"
X Link 2025-11-06T21:58Z 22.6K followers, [---] engagements

"A cautionary tale for Washington state lawmakers still considering a tax on unrealized capital gains"
X Link 2025-11-07T19:51Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements

"During the [----] legislative session Democrats in Olympia introduced three bills that would tax unrealized capital gains: House Bill [----] House Bill [----] Senate Bill [----] (Senate Democrats passed on April [--] 2025)"
X Link 2025-11-07T19:51Z 22.6K followers, [---] engagements

""A Washington State Department of Transportation report revealed that 8.5% of state bridges are in poor condition. This threat is playing out in real time as recent closures of the White River SR [---] Green River Dan Evans (SR 169) and Carbon River/Fairfax bridges have devastated communities including commutes family drives to soccer games and business activities." Rep. Andrew Barkis https://t.co/hTpehOLDgK https://t.co/hTpehOLDgK"
X Link 2025-11-07T22:37Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements

"On Oct. [--] the Washington State Standard reported that Democrats in the state Senate are considering an income tax for the [----] legislative session. This new tax idea would be introduced on the heels of Democrats enacting $9.2 billion in new taxes in [----] the largest increase in the history of Washington state. House Republicans continue to oppose a state income tax. In [----] Republicans unanimously voted for Initiative [----] prohibiting the state counties cities and other local jurisdictions from imposing or collecting income taxes"
X Link 2025-11-08T18:00Z 22.6K followers, 16.8K engagements

"Sadly Washington is last in the nation for the number of homes per household greatly contributing to our status as the fourth most expensive state in which to buy a home. Despite the high prices and low supply residential construction permits have fallen to [----] levels according to the states September revenue forecast. Policies enacted by state Democrats have made it costly and difficult to build more homes. As long as the supply of housing remains anemic prices will stay high. House Republicans have offered numerous solutions: House Bill [----] will increase housing options through lot"
X Link 2025-11-10T19:28Z 22.6K followers, [---] engagements

"Washington ranks as the most expensive state in the nationfor dining out. House Republicans introduced House Bill [----] to remove the sales tax on prepared food. Democrats killed it in committee"
X Link 2025-11-10T22:56Z 22.6K followers, 15.1K engagements

"Nearly half a million veterans call Washington state home. On this Veterans Day we pause to honor the men and women who have worn our countrys uniform and put themselves in harms way to protect our nation and way of life. Hit the ❤ button to say thank you to our veterans"
X Link 2025-11-11T16:04Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements

"Projected state tax collections for Washingtons [------] budget are now $74.3 billion down about $412 million since the June revenue forecast. What should state lawmakers do to tackle the deficit Control spending Raise taxes Control spending Raise taxes"
X Link 2025-11-12T19:37Z 22.6K followers, [---] engagements

"On Oct. [--] the Washington State Standard reported that Democrats in the state Senate are considering an income tax for the [----] legislative session. This new tax would be on top of the $9.2 billion in new taxes Democrats passed in [----] the largest increase in the history of Washington state. Many of their tax ideas could still be in play including a tax on unrealized capital gains and higher property taxes. House Republicans continue to oppose a state income tax. In [----] Republicans unanimously voted for Initiative [----] prohibiting the state counties cities and other local jurisdictions from"
X Link 2025-11-13T17:48Z 22.7K followers, [----] engagements

"https://houserepublicans.wa.gov/how-democrats-will-tax-you/ https://houserepublicans.wa.gov/how-democrats-will-tax-you/"
X Link 2025-11-13T17:54Z 22.6K followers, [---] engagements

"Are you ready for an income tax in Washington state On Oct. [--] the Washington State Standard reported that Democrats in the state Senate are considering an income tax for the [----] legislative session. This new tax would be on top of the $9.2 billion in new taxes Democrats passed in [----] the largest increase in the history of https://t.co/C2PgzpIsI4 On Oct. [--] the Washington State Standard reported that Democrats in the state Senate are considering an income tax for the [----] legislative session. This new tax would be on top of the $9.2 billion in new taxes Democrats passed in [----] the largest"
X Link 2025-11-13T18:46Z 22.6K followers, [---] engagements

"As Democrats in the #WALeg gear up to push more taxes in the [----] legislative session one idea still on the table is a bill to triple the cap on annual property-tax growth from 1% to 3%"
X Link 2025-11-14T16:55Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements

"Washingtonians already pay some of the highest prices in the nation for basics like food housing fuel and groceries and that was before legislative Democrats pushed through the largest tax increase in state history without offering any meaningful financial relief"
X Link 2025-11-16T15:53Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements

"Washingtonians already face some of the highest costs in the nation for basic necessities like food fuel and groceries. Yet Gov. Bob Ferguson and state Democrats enacted the largest tax increase in Washington state history throwing fuel on the fire of the states affordability crisis. High housing costs pose a particular challenge today especially for younger people hoping to start families. Despite making some bipartisan progress Gov. Ferguson and state Democrats took steps backward by enacting new transit-oriented housing mandates (House Bill 1491) and rent control (House Bill 1217) policies"
X Link 2025-11-18T00:45Z 22.6K followers, 10K engagements

"Gas prices Dec. [--] [----] (the day before the carbon tax took effect): $3.838 Washington state $3.195 National average Gas prices Nov. [--] 2025: $4.181 (+0.343) Washington state $3.077 (-0.118) National average"
X Link 2025-11-18T19:08Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements

"Rep. Travis Couture R-Allyn issued the following statement after the November revenue forecast indicated further decline in expected revenue. "Here we go again. Washington's final [----] revenue forecast shows another drop in expected revenue. Growth keeps sliding despite historic revenues but the thirst for more government spending is outpacing what the state takes in. Washington has a spending problem not a revenue problem. "Sales tax B&O tax and use tax collections all came in lower than expected. When families can't afford everyday life and employers can't afford to stay open the state's"
X Link 2025-11-19T19:30Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements

"http://x.com/i/article/1991928276907151360 http://x.com/i/article/1991928276907151360"
X Link 2025-11-21T17:58Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements

""This is not a victimless crime. When copper is stolen or when fiber lines are mistakenly cut families lose power [---] access can be disrupted and utility workers are exposed to dangerous conditions. The costs of these thefts ultimately fall on ratepayers and taxpayers. "Our local utilities are doing their part to protect critical systems but they cant do it alone. The Legislature must step up and strengthen our laws so that those who damage or steal essential infrastructure face real consequences." Rep. Dan Griffey https://t.co/KsCR9rklXn https://t.co/KsCR9rklXn"
X Link 2025-11-21T18:33Z 22.7K followers, [---] engagements

"Initiative [----] a citizen-backed initiative created a Parents Bill of Rights giving parents better access to student records and information and increasing transparency at schools. It passed the Legislature on March [--] [----] and became law in June [--] [----]. On May [--] [----] Gov. Bob Ferguson signed the Democrats bill to dismantle the Parents Bill of Rights. House Bill [----] erodes parental rights and the will of the people. Nearly [------] Washingtonians supported I-2081 which the Legislature passed with bipartisan backing to protect parental involvement in education. This new law shuts parents out of"
X Link 2025-11-22T00:18Z 22.6K followers, 11.6K engagements

"Washington is worse off now than it was in [----] in every single major crime category relative to the rest of the country. Despite the clear evidence that our state is heading in the wrong direction legislative Democrats doubled down and introduced more soft-on-crime bills this year that could be resurrected in the upcoming [----] session: 🔴HB [----] would reduce sentences for gun drug and other dangerous crimes around schools and bus stops. 🔴SB [----] would lower penalties for sex predators caught in net nanny sting operations where law enforcement officers pose as minors online to apprehend"
X Link 2025-11-24T17:24Z 22.6K followers, 11.5K engagements

"Average gas prices Dec. [--] [----] (the day before the carbon tax took effect): $3.838 Washington state $3.195 National average Average gas prices Nov. [--] 2025: $4.184 (+$0.346) Washington state $3.069 (-$0.126) National average"
X Link 2025-11-24T23:10Z 22.6K followers, [---] engagements

"Reminder: The budget passed by legislative Democrats and signed into law by Gov. Ferguson granted generous pay raises to bureaucrats and elected officials while enacting the largest Medicaid cuts in state history"
X Link 2025-11-25T20:10Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements

"A Democrat in the state House plans to roll out a new payroll excise tax proposal (i.e. an income tax) on Tuesday December [--] at 1:30 p.m"
X Link 2025-11-25T23:36Z 22.6K followers, 30K engagements

"You can find the details here: https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/scott/2025/11/25/rep-shaun-scott-to-announce-new-progressive-revenue-proposal-in-response-to-h-r-1s-impacts-on-washington-families/ https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/scott/2025/11/25/rep-shaun-scott-to-announce-new-progressive-revenue-proposal-in-response-to-h-r-1s-impacts-on-washington-families/"
X Link 2025-11-25T23:37Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements

"Democrats in the House and Senate are rolling out a new payroll excise tax proposal on Tuesday December [--] at 1:30 p.m. https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/blog/2025/11/25/rep-shaun-scott-to-announce-new-progressive-revenue-proposal-in-response-to-h-r-1s-impacts-on-washington-families/ https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/blog/2025/11/25/rep-shaun-scott-to-announce-new-progressive-revenue-proposal-in-response-to-h-r-1s-impacts-on-washington-families/"
X Link 2025-11-29T18:15Z 22.6K followers, [---] engagements

"This year state Democrats raised the state gas tax to [----] cents per gallon with automatic 2% yearly hikes on top of the estimated 51-cent-per-gallon carbon tax. The national average gas price has fallen to $3 per gallon for the first time in over four years. However in Washington state the average is still over $4 while the Seattle area is closer to $5. https://t.co/hEaLVze0uT The national average gas price has fallen to $3 per gallon for the first time in over four years. However in Washington state the average is still over $4 while the Seattle area is closer to $5. https://t.co/hEaLVze0uT"
X Link 2025-12-01T15:49Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements

"🚨UPDATE: The national average gas price dipped below $3 per gallon for the first time in four years. Sadly the average price at the pump in Washington remains well above $4. This year state Democrats raised the state gas tax to [----] cents per gallon with automatic 2% yearly hikes on top of the estimated 51-cent-per-gallon carbon tax. https://t.co/3EabQfBYLU This year state Democrats raised the state gas tax to [----] cents per gallon with automatic 2% yearly hikes on top of the estimated 51-cent-per-gallon carbon tax. https://t.co/3EabQfBYLU"
X Link 2025-12-02T18:31Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements

"The new "payroll excise tax" (i.e. income tax) proposal is "insane" says House Republican Deputy Leader Chris Corry"
X Link 2025-12-03T23:59Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements

"Washington loses one taxpayer every [--] minutes. A new study ranks Washington among the top states losing taxpayers most often on net to other states. The study used IRS data between [----] and [----] long before state Democrats enacted a record-shattering $9.2 billion in new taxes during the [----] legislative session exacerbating Washingtons affordability crisis. Now legislative Democrats are moving forward with new income tax proposals including a new tax on wage earners modeled after Seattles JumpStart tax. House Republicans continue to oppose new taxes and offer solutions that would make life"
X Link 2025-12-04T18:47Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements

"On the heels of passing the largest tax increase in Washington state history legislative Democrats are once again looking to taxes to fill the budget gap. Their latest proposal is a payroll excise tax on wage earners (i.e. an income tax) an idea modeled after Seattles JumpStart tax"
X Link 2025-12-05T18:06Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements

"Seattle just handed out another $28 million bailout to affordable housing developers who cant make their payments. That brings the total to $42 million in two years. Why Because the policies pushed by the Seattle City Council and echoed by legislative Democrats in Olympia are making it harder to provide rental housing including: Government rent control. No accountability when rent isnt paid. Rules that make it impossible to manage properties. Small mom and pop housing providers dont get bailouts. They go bankrupt lose their properties and Washington loses more affordable housing in the"
X Link 2025-12-08T18:09Z 22.6K followers, 17.8K engagements

"Washington loses one taxpayer every [--] minutes. A new study ranks Washington among the top states losing taxpayers most often on net to other states. The study used IRS data between [----] and [----] long before state Democrats enacted a record-shattering $9.2 billion in new taxes during the [----] legislative session exacerbating Washingtons affordability crisis. Now legislative Democrats are proposing new income tax bills including a new tax on wage earners modeled after Seattles JumpStart tax"
X Link 2025-12-09T21:45Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements

"Washington has been one of the least affordable states for years long before any recent changes to national trade policies. We face some of the highest costs for housing groceries child care and fuel in the entire country. If this were a national problem every state would look the same yet Washington stands out because legislative Democrats in Olympia have aggressively increased taxes and made it difficult to build housing. The top priority for House Republicans in [----] is simple: Make Washington affordable for people to live work and raise families. Footage of House Republican Leader Drew"
X Link 2025-12-11T01:28Z 22.6K followers, [---] engagements

"In the @SpokesmanReview today:"
X Link 2025-12-11T23:34Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements

"The problem isnt that Washington collects too little from taxpayers. The problem is that Democrats in Olympia have been irresponsible with your money"
X Link 2025-12-12T17:19Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements

"On Dec. [--] Rep. Shaun Scott D-Seattle introduced a payroll excise tax on employers effectively an income tax on wages modeled after Seattles JumpStart tax. House Bill [----] aims to raise taxes by more than $2 billion per year and $5.5 billion per biennium according to media reports. You can watch the full conversation between Rep. John Ley R-Vancouver and Rep. Peter Abbarno R-Chehalis on The Fix Washington Podcast Friday Dec. [--] 2025"
X Link 2025-12-13T17:21Z 22.6K followers, 14.1K engagements

"The latest FBI data confirms what many Washingtonians already know: our state continues to rank among the highest in the nation for crime. Despite the clear evidence that our state is heading in the wrong direction legislative Democrats doubled down and introduced more soft-on-crime bills this year that could be resurrected in the upcoming [----] session: 🔴HB [----] would reduce sentences for gun drug and other dangerous crimes around schools and bus stops. 🔴SB [----] would lower penalties for sex predators caught in net nanny sting operations where law enforcement officers pose as minors online"
X Link 2025-12-14T23:28Z 22.7K followers, 10.4K engagements

""Our regulatory and tax environment adds to the challenge. Washington currently ranks near the bottom nationally for tax competitiveness. "Complex regulations routinely delay or discourage commercialization. Weve seen this erosion before in aerospace and we are seeing it again as cloud-computing and technology investments migrate to states with clearer faster processes. "Leadership isnt something we can take for granted. It must be earned and renewed continuously." By Rep. Stephanie Barnard https://t.co/GCxV6i915N https://t.co/GCxV6i915N"
X Link 2025-12-16T18:29Z 22.9K followers, [---] engagements

"The top priority for House Republicans in [----] is simple: Make Washington affordable for people to live work and raise families"
X Link 2025-12-16T22:13Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements

"🚨BREAKING: House Republican budget leader Rep. Travis Couture released a new budget framework Thursday aimed at helping working Washingtonians without raising taxes. The Affordability First Budget Plan calls for no new or higher taxes and seeks to curb what Couture R-Allyn described as years of unsustainable spending that have pushed the state toward another multi-billion dollar budget shortfall. "For Washingtonians the pain is real" said Couture the ranking Republican on the House Appropriations Committee. "Groceries cost more. Housing costs more. Gas and child care cost more. But Olympia"
X Link 2025-12-19T04:30Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements

"On Dec. [--] House Republican budget leader Rep. Travis Couture introduced his Affordability First budget framework designed to solve the budget deficit without raising taxes or affecting important services like K-12 education. Coutures plan identifies nearly $4 billion in savings restores spending limits tied to inflation and population growth boosts tax relief for working families requires zero-based budgeting so agencies justify every dollar and requires independent audits to eliminate waste and abuse. His plan also protects food assistance for seniors veterans foster youth and working"
X Link 2025-12-22T16:43Z 22.7K followers, [----] engagements

"Lawmakers in Olympia could have solved the states budget deficit by simply holding spending to [----] levels. Instead legislative Democrats spent billions more and set a new state record for tax increases driving up the cost of goods and services like groceries fuel and health care. This $9.2 billion tax tsunami is sadly just the beginning. Democrats in Olympia are introducing new statewide taxes including a new payroll tax modeled after Seattles JumpStart tax which is already driving investment out of state. House Republicans want to make Washington affordable for everyone and have proposed a"
X Link 2025-12-23T16:44Z 22.8K followers, [----] engagements

"Today Gov. Bob Ferguson announced his support for a Washington state income tax. This announcement comes seven months after he signed the largest tax increase in state history and more runaway spending by legislative Democrats and less than one year after saying we must be willing to right-size government and prioritize our spending. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2003600930030387346 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2003600930030387346"
X Link 2025-12-23T22:57Z 22.8K followers, 58.1K engagements

"Rep. Travis Couture's Dec. [--] statement on the governor's budget proposal: "When the governor released his supplemental budget today we honestly thought it was a prank. "At a time when families are stretched thin this plan grows government by another $1.1 billion pushes spending past $79 billion and does absolutely nothing to fix the mess that caused the shortfall. It's more of the same reckless behavior - spend more now worry later. "The most outrageous part isn't even the spending. It's that the budget does not balance ditching the balanced budget requirement. "That rule exists to stop"
X Link 2025-12-24T15:57Z 22.7K followers, [----] engagements

"Merry Christmas We hope you and your family enjoy a Christmas filled with peace and goodwill"
X Link 2025-12-25T14:15Z 22.7K followers, [---] engagements

"This is a spending problem not a revenue problem. Rep. Travis Couture"
X Link 2025-12-27T00:36Z 22.8K followers, [----] engagements

"Washington students are falling behind under the leadership of state Democrats. Despite spending close to $20000 annually per student 4th grade reading test scores in Washington have declined every year since [----] according to the latest National Assessment of Educational Progress. The assessment measures 4th and 8th grade reading and math proficiency. Reading proficiency by 3rd grade is widely recognized as a critical milestone because students who cannot read proficiently by then are far more likely to struggle across all subjects in later grades. Meanwhile states like Mississippi which"
X Link 2025-12-27T05:16Z 22.7K followers, [----] engagements

"You can learn more about the House Republican plan to solve the budget deficit without raising taxes here: https://houserepublicans.wa.gov/affordability-first/ https://houserepublicans.wa.gov/affordability-first/"
X Link 2025-12-28T00:48Z 22.7K followers, [---] engagements

"Despite being the nations poorest state Mississippi has surpassed Washington one of the three wealthiest states in early reading achievement for the first time ever. How did Mississippi do it The state made several major reforms including requiring 3rd graders to read at grade level before advancing to the 4th grade. Thats also what Rep. Michael Keatons House Bill [----] the Building Opportunities for Student Success (BOSS) Act would do. Reading proficiency by 3rd grade is widely recognized as a critical milestone because students who cannot read proficiently by then are far more likely to"
X Link 2025-12-29T21:12Z 22.8K followers, [----] engagements

"On Tuesday Gov. Bob Ferguson announced his support for a Washington state income tax. He says he will not support an income tax for people who make less than $1 million in a year. But he also said in January that we must be willing to right-size government and prioritize our spending before approving the largest tax increase in state history and more runaway spending by legislative Democrats. The truth is it will be millionaires today but could be you tomorrow. When the federal income tax was enacted in [----] only about 2% of American households filed a tax return. Today its nearly universal."
X Link 2025-12-29T23:26Z 23K followers, 27.1K engagements

"The problems affecting Washington state are the result of homemade policy decisions from Olympia not Washington D.C. For years Washington has had among the highest prices for housing groceries fuel and child care. We also suffer from high rates of crime homelessness and drug use. All of these problems predate the current federal administration. During the [----] legislative session Gov. Bob Ferguson and legislative Democrats enacted $9.2 billion in tax increases the largest in state history exacerbating our affordability crisis. Some of those taxes will go into effect on Jan. [--] [----]. State"
X Link 2025-12-30T23:18Z 22.9K followers, 30.7K engagements

""This is the Democrats agenda: take more of your money criminalize law-abiding citizens reward criminals and undermine public safety. All while failing to deliver the basic services taxpayers already fund. "Our citizens deserve better. "House Republicans will stay focused on what really matters: affordable living safe streets accountable government and a future where all Washington families can succeed." Deputy House Republican Leader Chris Corry https://t.co/Wbe2ZkimTc https://t.co/Wbe2ZkimTc"
X Link 2025-12-31T18:32Z 22.8K followers, [----] engagements

"Before legislative Democrats enacted the largest tax increase in state history $9.2 billion in [----] Washington was already the fourth-most expensive state in the nation. Now theyre pushing yet another round of new taxes including a statewide payroll tax. Gov. Ferguson has also publicly backed a state income tax. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2007564554218459362 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2007564554218459362"
X Link 2026-01-03T21:27Z 23.1K followers, [----] engagements

"Washington has fallen in the Tax Foundations tax competitiveness ranking to 45th from 33rd in [----]. Democrats in Olympia face stiff competition from the likes of New York New Jersey and California. But at their tax-and-spending pace they are making a run to the tax bottom. The @WSJ Editorial Board https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2008217979159539863 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2008217979159539863"
X Link 2026-01-05T16:44Z 22.9K followers, [----] engagements

"The data are clear: Over the past five years states without income taxes have outperformed states with income taxes. Gov. Bob Fergusons plan to impose a state income tax on Washingtonians is a move in the wrong direction. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2008300824137801907 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2008300824137801907"
X Link 2026-01-05T22:13Z 23.1K followers, [----] engagements

"Rep. Shaun Scott architect of the House Democrats statewide payroll tax proposal (HB 2100) said he looks to Cuba as an example of socialism working well somewhere. House Republicans oppose new taxes"
X Link 2026-01-06T01:00Z 22.8K followers, [----] engagements

""We are not a game and our budget is not a gamble. An income tax is not a cure. It is simply more chips for a player who doesnt know when to quit. The money exists but it is being devoured by administrative bloat rather than directed to the duty of care we owe our citizens." Rep. Joshua Penner https://t.co/6atrzo3KRH https://t.co/6atrzo3KRH"
X Link 2026-01-06T23:20Z 22.8K followers, [----] engagements

"🚨BREAKING: House Democrats are proposing a constitutional amendment that would give the Legislature the power to redraw congressional district maps by a simple majority vote. Currently the bipartisan Washington State Redistricting Commission draws district maps every [--] years after the U.S. Census. If enacted this change would allow the Legislature to gerrymander congressional districts in response to the actions of other states. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2009022939677815205 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2009022939677815205"
X Link 2026-01-07T22:02Z 23.1K followers, [----] engagements

"http://x.com/i/article/2009344684938940419 http://x.com/i/article/2009344684938940419"
X Link 2026-01-08T19:38Z 22.9K followers, [----] engagements

"Q: Why should the public assume that its not going to be an income tax on them by [----] Rep. Larry Springer (D-Kirkland): You shouldnt. At the East King Chambers Coalition for the [----] Legislative Kickoff in Bellevue on Tuesday a member of the House Democrat caucus admitted that if past history is prologue yeah you probably shouldnt necessarily believe that an income tax if enacted will only apply to millionaires by [----]. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2009361876833202506 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2009361876833202506"
X Link 2026-01-08T20:29Z 23.2K followers, [----] engagements

"Washington drivers are paying [----] cents more per gallon under the states carbon tax to fund $1.5 billion in programs whose estimated effect on global emissions is just 0.0008%"
X Link 2026-01-08T23:21Z 23.1K followers, [----] engagements

"We just passed the largest tax increases in state history and we're still facing multi-billion dollar deficits. It is a spending problem. We have an addiction. You dont solve an addiction by giving people more booze and drugs to consume. -Rep. Couture https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1ypJdqwEbedxW https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1ypJdqwEbedxW"
X Link 2026-01-09T18:10Z 23.1K followers, [----] engagements

"Washington is uniquely expensive compared to nearly every other state. That is not a result of federal policies. "Federal policies dont target Washington. Washington states policies target Washington. It is the result of decades of single-party governance that has resulted in Washington becoming more and more unaffordable. House Republican Leader Drew Stokesbary https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1ypJdqwEbedxW https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1ypJdqwEbedxW"
X Link 2026-01-09T19:06Z 23.1K followers, 10.7K engagements

"A state income tax is on Gov. Bob Fergusons agenda for the [----] legislative session. The governor and some legislative leaders say it will only apply to those earning more than $1 million. Yet a member of the House Democrat caucus on Tuesday admitted that the public should not make that assumption: If past history is prologue yeah you probably shouldnt necessarily believe that an income tax if enacted will only apply to millionaires by [----]. House Republicans oppose a state income tax. Its not only unnecessary and unconstitutional but it will hurt Washingtons economy and eventually target"
X Link 2026-01-10T02:58Z 23.5K followers, 46.7K engagements

"Under the leadership of state Democrats Washington state has the: 3rd highest cost of living. 3rd highest gas prices. 4th highest housing prices. 4th highest grocery prices. 7th most costly child care"
X Link 2026-01-11T00:36Z 23.5K followers, 13.6K engagements

"The top priority for House Republicans in [----] is simple: Make Washington affordable for people to live work and raise families: https://houserepublicans.wa.gov/our-priorities/lower-costs https://houserepublicans.wa.gov/our-priorities/lower-costs"
X Link 2026-01-11T00:40Z 23.2K followers, [----] engagements

"A state income tax is on Gov. Bob Fergusons agenda for the [----] legislative session. The governor and some legislative Democrats say it will only apply to those earning more than $1 million. Yet a member of the House Democrat caucus on Tuesday admitted that the public should not make that assumption: If past history is prologue yeah you probably shouldnt necessarily believe that an income tax if enacted will only apply to millionaires by [----]. House Republicans oppose a state income tax. Its not only unnecessary and unconstitutional but it will hurt Washingtons economy and eventually target"
X Link 2026-01-12T01:27Z 23.1K followers, [---] engagements

"Rep. Travis Couture: "You dont solve an addiction by giving people more booze and drugs to consume. https://x.com/WaHouseGOP/status/2010452007174463528s=20 https://x.com/WaHouseGOP/status/2010452007174463528s=20 Like/repost if you OPPOSE a state income tax in Washington. https://t.co/HnzEzsC2uN https://x.com/WaHouseGOP/status/2010452007174463528s=20 https://x.com/WaHouseGOP/status/2010452007174463528s=20 Like/repost if you OPPOSE a state income tax in Washington. https://t.co/HnzEzsC2uN"
X Link 2026-01-12T16:48Z 23.2K followers, [----] engagements

"Do you agree"
X Link 2026-01-12T18:02Z 23.1K followers, 12.2K engagements

"Washington has ranked among the least affordable states in the nation for years long before any recent changes to national trade policy. We face some of the highest costs for housing groceries child care and fuel anywhere in the country. If affordability were driven by national forces alone every state would look the same. They dont. Washington stands out because legislative Democrats in Olympia have repeatedly raised taxes and created costly economic barriers. The top priority for House Republicans in [----] is simple: Make Washington affordable for the people who live here work here and raise"
X Link 2026-01-12T18:08Z 23.1K followers, [---] engagements

"House Republican Leader Drew Stokesbary made it clear to the media today: The top priority for House Republicans in [----] is to make Washington affordable for the people who live work and raise their families here. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2010795534903365697 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2010795534903365697"
X Link 2026-01-12T19:26Z 23.2K followers, [----] engagements

"In his opening remarks for the [----] legislative session House Republican Leader Drew Stokesbary delivered a clear message: strengthen Washingtons economy keep our state income-tax free and make it affordable for the people who live work and raise their families here"
X Link 2026-01-13T01:02Z 23.1K followers, [----] engagements

"Gov. Bob Ferguson in 2026: We are facing an affordability crisis. Our system takes too much in taxes from hardworking families and not enough from the wealthy. Gov. Ferguson in 2025: https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2011181709757391078 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2011181709757391078"
X Link 2026-01-13T21:01Z 23.2K followers, 13K engagements

"LIVE: House and Senate Republican leaders are holding a media availability following Gov. Bob Ferguson's state of the state address. https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1zqJVdXbQrXKB https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1zqJVdXbQrXKB"
X Link 2026-01-13T21:23Z 23.2K followers, [---] engagements

"Are you 3x better off today than you were [--] years ago Because government spending in Washington state has nearly tripled since [----]. Washington population: 2000: 5.9M 2025: 8.1M Washington spending: 2000: $45.2B ($7679/person) 2025: $173.5B ($21380/person) Even when adjusted for inflation per person spending is 37% higher today than it was [--] years ago. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2011232285471699197 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2011232285471699197"
X Link 2026-01-14T00:21Z 23.3K followers, 13.5K engagements

"While making his pitch for a state income tax in Washington during his state of the state address Gov. Bob Ferguson said we are facing an affordability crisis and that our system takes too much in taxes from hardworking families and not enough from the wealthy. This is the same governor who signed the largest tax increase in state history $9.2 billion taxing everything from jobs to ZYNs and raising fees on the Discover Pass hunting and fishing. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2011506699476381998 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2011506699476381998"
X Link 2026-01-14T18:32Z 23.2K followers, 11.1K engagements

"House Republican Leader Drew Stokesbary joined TVW to outline House Republican priorities for the [----] legislative session placing affordability front and center. Washington does not need a state income tax"
X Link 2026-01-14T20:59Z 23.2K followers, [----] engagements

"Washingtons carbon tax known as the Climate Commitment Act adds an estimated [----] cents per gallon to the cost of gasoline. In [----] state Democrats also raised the state gas tax to [----] cents per gallon the third highest in the nation with automatic 2% yearly hikes"
X Link 2026-01-15T22:32Z 23.2K followers, [----] engagements

"In [----] Gov. Bob Ferguson and legislative Democrats enacted the largest tax increase in state history. The governor kicked off this week by pitching a state income tax during his state of the state address. Republicans instead are putting affordability front and center and offering solutions to make it easier to live work and raise a family in Washington. Democrats outnumber Republicans 59-39 in the state House. Thats why citizen involvement is critical we cant hold the line against Democrat tax increases without you. Please visit our website to learn how you can get involved in the"
X Link 2026-01-16T23:12Z 23.2K followers, [----] engagements

"Rep. Alex Ybarra introduced legislation this week to repeal increases to Washingtons special fuels tax which are driving up the cost of living for families farmers and businesses across the state"
X Link 2026-01-17T15:48Z 23.2K followers, [----] engagements

"🚨 PUBLIC HEARING ALERT: The Democrats statewide payroll tax proposal HB [----] has a public hearing on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in the House Finance Committee. The bill is modeled after Seattles JumpStart payroll tax which caused an exodus of family-wage jobs and businesses from the city. Seattle now has the second-highest commercial vacancy rate in America. 🔗👇 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012570033478946835 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012570033478946835"
X Link 2026-01-17T16:57Z 23.2K followers, [----] engagements

"A rebuttal of Governor Bob Fergusons [----] State of the State address.🧵"
X Link 2026-01-17T18:45Z 23.2K followers, [----] engagements

""We have a Triple A bond rating." Gov. Ferguson has proposed draining the rainy-day fund which could negatively affect our states bond rating. Rep. Travis Couture: The governor also wants to drain nearly $1 billion from the rainy day fund even though Washington already has among the smallest reserves in the country. That fund is supposed to be for real emergencies like flooding and wildfires not for covering up years of overspending. Burning it down now leaves the state exposed when the next downturn hits.""
X Link 2026-01-17T18:45Z 23.2K followers, [---] engagements

""We have the 9th largest economy in the nation." Our state's economic success is based in part on the fact we don't have a state income tax. Gov. Ferguson wants to change that. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012597110252982448 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012597110252982448"
X Link 2026-01-17T18:45Z 23.2K followers, [---] engagements

""We had the largest increase in the country in requests to form new businesses." From Seattle Red: "A new study has labeled Washington as the worst state in the country for business survival with more than half of new ventures failing within their first five years. The analysis conducted by Ringy tracked businesses across the U.S. from [----] to [----]. While the national average for survival is about 51% Washington fell far behind at just 41.1%." https://seattlered.com/washington-state/wa-lowest-business-survival/4115883 https://seattlered.com/washington-state/wa-lowest-business-survival/4115883"
X Link 2026-01-17T18:45Z 23.1K followers, [---] engagements

""And guess what People continue to move to Washington State. According to U-Haul rankings that just came out Washington ranks sixth for gaining one-way movers in other words our state continues to grow." A new study ranks Washington among the top states losing taxpayers most often on net to other states. The study used IRS data between [----] and [----] long before state Democrats enacted a record-shattering $9.2 billion in new taxes during the [----] legislative session exacerbating Washingtons affordability crisis. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012597118935142463"
X Link 2026-01-17T18:45Z 23.2K followers, [----] engagements

""Thats why I propose historic investments to take care of our bridges more than a billion dollars without raising taxes." Gov. Ferguson signed off on massive tax and fee increases related to transportation when he signed Senate Bill [----] last year. This included a 6-cent increase to the state gas tax and a 12-cent increase to the state diesel tax. He now wants to bond the money to put future generations in debt"
X Link 2026-01-17T18:45Z 23.2K followers, [---] engagements

""Our transportation infrastructure is in dire need of investment. You know it. I know it." For years House Republicans have proposed reforms to bring sustainability to state transportation funding. Democrats ignored our warnings and proposals. From November 2021: https://andrewbarkis.houserepublicans.wa.gov/2021/11/17/rep-andrew-barkis-to-champion-a-sustainable-and-equitable-transportation-funding-model-by-reimagining-state-budgeting-processes/"
X Link 2026-01-17T18:45Z 23.2K followers, [---] engagements

""Another challenge we face is the housing crisis. We did good work on this issue last session." Gov. Ferguson vetoed a measure (House Bill 1108) which would have helped determine the primary cost drivers of owning or renting a home in Washington. He also signed off on a statewide rent control law which economists agree will reduce the supply of housing and drive up rental and housing prices. https://markklicker.houserepublicans.wa.gov/2025/05/23/rep-mark-klicker-responds-to-governors-veto-of-bill-to-find-main-drivers-of-high-housing-costs/"
X Link 2026-01-17T18:45Z 23.2K followers, [---] engagements

""In addition to these challenges we are facing an affordability crisis affecting Washingtonians across our state." Gov. Ferguson signed the largest tax increase in state history last year - $9.2 billion - and made our state's tax system even more regressive. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012597130209460591 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012597130209460591"
X Link 2026-01-17T18:45Z 23.2K followers, [---] engagements

"🚨BAD BILL ALERT🚨 This Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. the House Appropriations Committee will hold a public hearing on HB [----] also known as the bottle tax which would impose a [--] cent tax per container. The bill would also require beverage producers to pay more than $200 million per year in fees for a new bottle recycling program which will be passed on to consumers in the form of higher prices. 🔗👇 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013357180020474013 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013357180020474013"
X Link 2026-01-19T21:05Z 23.3K followers, 38.6K engagements

"Under Gov. Bob Fergusons proposed state income tax Seattle would have the highest combined state income tax and state and local payroll tax rates in the nation"
X Link 2026-01-19T22:04Z 23.2K followers, [---] engagements

"House Republicans oppose a state income tax because we know that its based on a false promise. If state Democrats impose an income tax on Washington everyone will eventually pay it not just high earners. Source: https://taxfoundation.org/blog/washington-income-tax-proposal-millionaires-tax https://taxfoundation.org/blog/washington-income-tax-proposal-millionaires-tax"
X Link 2026-01-19T22:04Z 23.3K followers, [---] engagements

"Last November the state issued a report claiming [----] projects funded by $1.5 billion from the states carbon tax the Climate Commitment Act would cut emissions by [---] million tons. Thanks to the investigative work of @WAPolicyGreen of the @WAPolicyCenter the Washington State Department of Commerce was forced to issue a correction and clarify that the CO2 reduction number was closer to [------] tons. In other words Washingtonians are being hit with a regressive tax including paying [----] cents more per gallon for gas to cut global greenhouse emissions by just 0.0008%"
X Link 2026-01-20T00:24Z 23.3K followers, 15.4K engagements

"Article VII Section [--] of the Washington State Constitution requires that property taxes be uniform and caps them at 1%. In Culliton v. Chase (1933) the Washington State Supreme Court ruled that income is property. Gov. Bob Ferguson wants the Legislature to pass an income tax anyway. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013445396849402074 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013445396849402074"
X Link 2026-01-20T02:56Z 23.2K followers, [---] engagements

"Do you agree"
X Link 2026-01-20T18:26Z 23.3K followers, [---] engagements

"Essential baby products are expensive in Washington. Thats why Reps. Michelle Valdez and Stephanie McClintock want to help save families an estimated $1000 per year by eliminating the sales tax on diapers and other baby products"
X Link 2026-01-20T21:41Z 23.3K followers, [---] engagements

"House Bill [----] is in the House Finance Committee. You can send a comment to your legislators in support of the bill here: https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/bill/1307 https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/bill/1307"
X Link 2026-01-20T21:41Z 23.3K followers, [---] engagements

"Theres still time to make your voice heard on the bottle tax House Bill [----]. The House Appropriations Committee will hold a public hearing on the bill tomorrow January [--] at 4:00 p.m. You can note your position here: https://app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifier/Addchamber=House&mId=33694&aId=168695&caId=27549&tId=3 https://app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifier/Addchamber=House&mId=33694&aId=168695&caId=27549&tId=3"
X Link 2026-01-20T21:58Z 23.3K followers, [---] engagements

"Theres still time to make your voice heard on the bottle tax. The House Appropriations Committee will hold a public hearing on the bill tomorrow January [--] at 4:00 p.m. You can note your position here: https://app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifier/Addchamber=House&mId=33694&aId=168695&caId=27549&tId=3 🚨BAD BILL ALERT🚨 This Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. the House Appropriations Committee will hold a public hearing on HB [----] also known as the bottle tax which would impose a [--] cent tax per container. The bill would also require beverage producers to pay more than $200 million https://t.co/TANqLU9F2p"
X Link 2026-01-20T22:01Z 23.3K followers, [----] engagements

""We just passed the largest tax increases in state history and we are still facing multi-billion-dollar deficits. It is a spending problem. We have an addiction. You don't solve an addiction by giving people more booze and drugs to consume." Rep. Travis Couture"
X Link 2026-01-21T18:54Z 23.5K followers, 20.1K engagements

"Theres still time to make your voice heard on the bottle tax. The House Appropriations Committee will hold a public hearing on the bill today at 4:00 p.m. 🚨BAD BILL ALERT🚨 This Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. the House Appropriations Committee will hold a public hearing on HB [----] also known as the bottle tax which would impose a [--] cent tax per container. The bill would also require beverage producers to pay more than $200 million https://t.co/TANqLU9F2p 🚨BAD BILL ALERT🚨 This Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. the House Appropriations Committee will hold a public hearing on HB [----] also known as the bottle"
X Link 2026-01-21T20:07Z 23.3K followers, [----] engagements

"While state Democrats continue to blame the federal government for Washingtons affordability crisis theyre actively hearing bills that would make our state even more expensive. House Bill [----] would increase fees on certain tires and ban them by Jan. [--] [----]. If enacted tire sellers would also be prohibited from displaying the $5 fee on a receipt provided to a customer. Meanwhile Rep. Ed Orcutt R-Kalama recently introduced House Bills [----] and [----] to repeal business and occupation tax increases and the sales tax expansion approved last year by Democrats"
X Link 2026-01-22T03:55Z 23.3K followers, [----] engagements

"🚨BREAKING: The initiative to protect the integrity of girls sports in Washington ensuring female athletes are not forced into unfair competition with biological males has officially been received by the state House"
X Link 2026-01-22T20:20Z 23.3K followers, [----] engagements

"@Seahawks We look forward to honoring the Seahawks during the [----] legislative session"
X Link 2026-01-26T03:17Z 23.5K followers, [----] engagements

"🚨BREAKING: The initiative to restore the Parents Bill of Rights has been officially received by the state House. Initiative IL26-001 would guarantee parents the right to review their childrens instructional materials access school records be notified when medical services are provided and opt out of certain classes. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015837545633104292 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015837545633104292"
X Link 2026-01-26T17:21Z 23.6K followers, [----] engagements

"Article II Section I of the Washington State Constitution states: Initiative measures shall take precedence over all other measures in the legislature except appropriation bills Despite this constitutional mandate Democrat leaders in the Legislature have said they do not plan to give the initiative a hearing. Section I goes on to state: If an initiative is rejected or if no action is taken upon it by the legislature before the end of such regular session the secretary of state shall submit it to the people for approval or rejection at the next ensuing regular general election."
X Link 2026-01-26T18:21Z 23.6K followers, [---] engagements

"Like/share if you support saving girls sports. Initiative IL26-638 would protect the integrity of girls sports by ensuring female student athletes are not forced to compete with biological males"
X Link 2026-02-09T20:44Z 24.2K followers, 14.1K engagements

"Greg Lane of @BIAofWA: "Only one in five families can afford to purchase a median price home in Spokane County. And that figure is also across the state. A healthy housing market there should be 60% to 65% of families that can afford a median price home. And through policies at the state and local level over the last [--] years we have driven people out of being able to access homeownership in the state. And its a huge problem." #waleg Story from Spokane Public Radio: https://www.spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/2025-07-31/housing-in-spokane-not-enough-too-expensive-what-are-the-fixes"
X Link 2025-08-05T18:39Z 23.6K followers, [---] engagements

"Education policy should focus on results. Everyone students parents taxpayers should be alarmed that test scores continue to decline while inflation-adjusted spending per student has skyrocketed"
X Link 2025-10-16T23:09Z 24K followers, 30K engagements

"In week two of the [----] legislative session House Democrats have scheduled a public hearing for their statewide payroll tax proposal House Bill [----]. This job-killing legislation is modeled after Seattles JumpStart payroll tax which led to an exodus of jobs and businesses from the city. As a result Seattle now has the second-highest commercial vacancy rate in America. We cant let them implement this failed policy statewide. But we cant stop this bill without you. We need your help. The public hearing is scheduled for Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in the House Finance Committee."
X Link 2026-01-19T02:15Z 23.6K followers, [----] engagements

"Under Gov. Bob Fergusons proposed state income tax Seattle would have the highest combined state income tax and state and local payroll tax rates in the nation"
X Link 2026-01-23T16:15Z 23.6K followers, 16.7K engagements

"For months a nine-year-old boy lived in a tent along Aurora Avenue exposed to fentanyl smoke. Child Protective Services and the Seattle Police Department visited the site repeatedly and documented what they found. They concluded the child was not in imminent danger and left him there. After @KIRONewsradio broke the story state lawmakers demanded answers from the Washington State Department of Children Youth and Families. Secretary Tana Senn blamed existing law the Keeping Families Together Act explaining that poverty substance use and homelessness on their own do not meet the legal definition"
X Link 2026-01-23T22:46Z 23.7K followers, 31.7K engagements

"Congrats to the Seattle Seahawks on winning the NFC Championship Were going to the Super Bowl 🏆 We look forward to honoring the Seahawks during the [----] legislative session"
X Link 2026-01-26T03:01Z 23.7K followers, [---] engagements

"In week three of the legislative session theres a rumor that Democrats will introduce Gov. Bob Fergusons bill to impose a Washington state income tax. His initial proposal targets high earners. But a House Democrat leader has already admitted that if passed a state income tax will likely apply to everyone by [----]. Another bill to watch this week is House Bill [----]. This proposal would prohibit local governments from removing dangerous homeless encampments. These encampments pose serious risks to public health and the environment and they are often hotspots for crime. Local governments need to"
X Link 2026-01-26T03:50Z 23.7K followers, 50.7K engagements

"Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Its a time to remember the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and the millions of other victims of Nazi persecution. Its also a time to reflect on the lessons of one of the darkest chapters in human history and renew our commitment against antisemitism. #NeverAgain https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016216240608707016 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016216240608707016"
X Link 2026-01-27T18:26Z 23.6K followers, [---] engagements

"As Democrats push to end Washingtons income-tax-free status its important to remember that their record-breaking tax hikes in [----] havent kept pace with their reckless spending. Washington state has a spending problem not a revenue problem"
X Link 2026-01-27T21:42Z 23.8K followers, [----] engagements

"Despite record-high state tax revenues Democrats announced they plan to introduce a state income tax bill this week. A member of Democratic leadership has already acknowledged that all Washingtonians should expect to pay the new tax by [----]. House Republicans oppose an income tax because it is unnecessary unconstitutional and by a Democrats own admission would eventually affect everyone"
X Link 2026-01-28T16:42Z 23.7K followers, 16K engagements

"Article VII Section [--] of the Washington State Constitution requires that property taxes be uniform and caps them at 1%. In Culliton v. Chase (1933) the Washington State Supreme Court ruled that income is property. Gov. Bob Ferguson and legislative Democrats want to pass an income tax anyway. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016595531947266266 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016595531947266266"
X Link 2026-01-28T19:33Z 23.6K followers, [--] engagements

"🚨BREAKING: House Democrats blocked a motion to require public hearings on two initiatives backed by 400000+ Washingtonians despite a state constitutional mandate stating they shall take precedence over other policy measures"
X Link 2026-01-28T20:17Z 23.6K followers, 32.3K engagements

"Initiative IL26-001 would guarantee parents the right to review their childrens instructional materials access school records be notified when medical services are provided and opt out of certain classes. Initiative IL26-638 would protect the integrity of girls sports by ensuring female student athletes are not forced into unfair competition with biological males. The motion would have required the House Education Committee to promptly hold public hearings on the two initiatives to comply with the Legislatures constitutional duties"
X Link 2026-01-28T20:22Z 23.7K followers, [----] engagements

"@chil40395 This happened in the Washington State House of Representatives where Democrats hold a 59-39 seat majority"
X Link 2026-01-29T00:06Z 23.6K followers, [---] engagements

"🚨BAD BILL ALERT🚨 House Bill [----] would not only slap new taxes on 6PPD tires and ban them by [----] it would make it illegal for sellers to tell customers about this new tax by prohibiting the display of the fee on the receipt. House Democrats are driving up costs and then making it harder for Washingtonians to see exactly why prices are going up. Tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. the House Environment and Energy Committee has scheduled an executive session for this bill. Contact your legislators and help us stop this terrible policy"
X Link 2026-01-29T02:46Z 23.6K followers, 10.9K engagements

"Send a comment to your legislators here: https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/bill/2421 https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/bill/2421"
X Link 2026-01-29T02:48Z 23.6K followers, [---] engagements

"House Democrats are driving up costs and then making it harder for Washingtonians to see exactly why prices are going up. 🚨BAD BILL ALERT🚨 House Bill [----] would not only slap new taxes on 6PPD tires and ban them by [----] it would make it illegal for sellers to tell customers about this new tax by prohibiting the display of the fee on the receipt. House Democrats are driving up costs and then https://t.co/gmxdyh9dkG 🚨BAD BILL ALERT🚨 House Bill [----] would not only slap new taxes on 6PPD tires and ban them by [----] it would make it illegal for sellers to tell customers about this new tax by"
X Link 2026-01-29T14:48Z 23.6K followers, [----] engagements

"This week House Democrats blocked a Republican motion to require public hearings on two initiatives backed by 400000+ Washingtonians despite a state constitutional mandate stating they shall take precedence over other policy measures. Democrats in both chambers say they will not hold hearings this session. Republicans disagree with their decision. Please join our listening session Tuesday Feb. [--] at the Peoples House the Capitol in Olympia. Initiative IL26-001 would guarantee parents the right to review their childrens instructional materials access school records be notified when medical"
X Link 2026-01-29T21:53Z 23.7K followers, [----] engagements

"House Democrats on Wednesday blocked a motion to require public hearings on two initiatives backed by 400000+ Washingtonians despite a state constitutional mandate stating they shall take precedence over other policy measures"
X Link 2026-01-30T03:02Z 23.9K followers, [----] engagements

"There is no tax or combination of taxes that can keep up with a legislative majority that continually overspends state revenue. Rep. Ed Orcutt"
X Link 2026-01-30T20:10Z 23.7K followers, [----] engagements

"This week House Democrats rejected a Republican motion to follow the constitution and hold public hearings for two initiatives signed by 400000+ Washingtonians. Article II Section I of the Washington State Constitution clearly states: Initiative measures shall take precedence over all other measures in the legislature except appropriation bills Initiative IL26-001 would guarantee parents the right to review their childrens instructional materials access school records be notified when medical services are provided and opt out of certain classes. Initiative IL26-638 would protect the integrity"
X Link 2026-01-31T15:57Z 23.8K followers, [----] engagements

"In week four of the legislative session Democrats plan to introduce a state income tax. Their initial proposal will target high earners. But a House Democrat leader has already admitted that if passed a state income tax will likely apply to everyone by [----]. On Monday theres an executive session for House Bill [----] in the House Community Safety Committee. This would allow for the early release of criminals including violent offenders. Another bill to watch this week is House Bill [----]. This proposal would prohibit local governments from removing dangerous homeless encampments. These"
X Link 2026-02-01T23:37Z 23.8K followers, 10.4K engagements

"https://mynorthwest.com/mynorthwest-politics/income-tax-bill/4194279 https://mynorthwest.com/mynorthwest-politics/income-tax-bill/4194279"
X Link 2026-02-02T16:33Z 23.7K followers, [---] engagements

"WATCH: Washington state House and Senate Republican leaders hold a media availability live: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1mrGmBaZyrNJy https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1mrGmBaZyrNJy https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1mrGmBaZyrNJy https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1mrGmBaZyrNJy"
X Link 2026-02-03T17:19Z 23.7K followers, [---] engagements

"This week Democrats finally unveiled their state income tax bills House Bill [----] and Senate Bill [----]. Their initial proposal would impose a 9.9% tax on high earners. A member of House Democratic leadership however has already admitted that if passed we should assume this tax will apply to everyone by [----]. Republicans oppose a state income tax. Its not only unnecessary and unconstitutional it will drive away jobs hurt Washingtons economy and eventually target everyone. Rep. Hunter Abell R-Inchelium breaks it down. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018773056710492602"
X Link 2026-02-03T19:46Z 23.9K followers, 10.4K engagements

"The data are clear: Over the past five years states without income taxes have outperformed states with income taxes. The Democrats' plan to impose a state income tax on Washingtonians is a move in the wrong direction"
X Link 2026-02-05T19:34Z 23.8K followers, [----] engagements

"https://x.com/WaHouseGOP/status/2019473665893786104s=20 This is your opportunity to speak up oppose the bill and help keep Washington income-tax-free Dont miss it. Note your position for the legislative record: https://t.co/G3RcopwmdQ Testify during the hearing: https://t.co/6KEHvS9jYt Submit written testimony: https://x.com/WaHouseGOP/status/2019473665893786104s=20 This is your opportunity to speak up oppose the bill and help keep Washington income-tax-free Dont miss it. Note your position for the legislative record: https://t.co/G3RcopwmdQ Testify during the hearing: https://t.co/6KEHvS9jYt"
X Link 2026-02-05T19:34Z 23.8K followers, [---] engagements

"After House Democrats rejected a motion to hold public hearings for the initiatives Republicans held two listening sessions to hear directly from the people. Ahnaleigh Wilson and Frances Staudt two high school athletes shared their stories"
X Link 2026-02-05T23:03Z 23.9K followers, [----] engagements

"On Tuesday Republicans in the House and Senate honored the state constitution and stood with the 400000+ Washingtonians who signed initiatives protecting girls sports and restoring parental rights. Background: Article II Section I of the Washington State Constitution states: Initiative measures shall take precedence over all other measures in the legislature except appropriation bills Despite this clear mandate legislative Democrats refuse to prioritize the initiatives and hold public hearings. Initiative IL26-638 would protect the integrity of girls sports by ensuring female student athletes"
X Link 2026-02-06T00:31Z 23.9K followers, [---] engagements

"A record number more than [-----] people signed in to oppose SB [----]. The message to legislative Democrats and Gov. Bob Ferguson should be loud and clear: Washingtonians dont want a state income tax"
X Link 2026-02-06T21:26Z 23.9K followers, 12.1K engagements

"WATCH: The public hearing on the Senate Democrats state income tax bill live in the Senate Ways and Means Committee. https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1YpKkklglLjKj https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1YpKkklglLjKj"
X Link 2026-02-06T21:44Z 23.9K followers, 16K engagements

"You can find amendment WEHL [---] to House Bill [----] here: After rejecting Republican amendments Democrats voted to advance House Bill [----]. The bill reduces penalties for sex offenders who fail to register. https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules/Home/Document/295885#toolbar=0&navpanes=0 https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules/Home/Document/295885#toolbar=0&navpanes=0"
X Link 2026-02-07T03:18Z 23.9K followers, [---] engagements

"You can send a comment your legislators and ask them to oppose the income tax SB [----] here: https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/bill/6346 https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/bill/6346"
X Link 2026-02-08T21:42Z 23.9K followers, [---] engagements

"Seahawks House Republicans look forward to honoring the Super Bowl Champions during the [----] legislative session. SUPER BOWL LX CHAMPIONS https://t.co/clRGxBxls7 SUPER BOWL LX CHAMPIONS https://t.co/clRGxBxls7"
X Link 2026-02-09T05:15Z 23.9K followers, [----] engagements

"By Rep. Mike Volz and Rep. Suzanne Schmidt February [--] [----] For generations Washington has made a deliberate choice: we do not tax income. That decision has helped shape our economy attract http://x.com/i/article/2021625275025686528 http://x.com/i/article/2021625275025686528"
X Link 2026-02-11T16:48Z 24K followers, [----] engagements

"For generations Washington has made a deliberate choice: we do not tax income. That decision has helped shape our economy attract employers grow family incomes and give working people more control over what they earn. It reflects the clear will of voters who have rejected a state income tax time and again. Now Democratic leaders want to abandon that model. "Their latest proposal Senate Bill [----] would impose a 9.9% income tax on individuals and couples earning more than $1 million. They are calling it a millionaire tax or high earner tax. We have heard that promise before. It never lasts.""
X Link 2026-02-11T19:47Z 24K followers, [----] engagements

"Tell your legislators to OPPOSE Senate Bill 5974: https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/bill/5974 https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/bill/5974"
X Link 2026-02-13T23:07Z 24K followers, [---] engagements

"By Rep. Stephanie McClintock February [--] [----] As a parent former school board member and legislator I have always supported education as it is one of the backbones of a strong community. http://x.com/i/article/2021697797406568448 http://x.com/i/article/2021697797406568448"
X Link 2026-02-11T21:29Z 24K followers, [---] engagements

"https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/state/washington/article314593583.html https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/state/washington/article314593583.html"
X Link 2026-02-11T23:40Z 24K followers, [---] engagements

"By Rep. Joe Schmick February [--] [----] Washingtons Constitution gives citizens an important tool: the power to bring ideas directly to the Legislature through the initiative process. That process http://x.com/i/article/2022002655305125889 http://x.com/i/article/2022002655305125889"
X Link 2026-02-12T17:41Z 24K followers, [---] engagements

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