This Simple Trick Improves Public Schools | Corey DeAngelis
Washington Policy On The Go is WPC's bi-weekly (weekly during the legislative session) virtual lunchtime event series featuring center directors and guests to inform you on the latest in Washington State policy research and analysis. This episode features special guest Corey DeAngelis, Executive Director of the Education Freedom Institute, and WPC Education Director Vicki Murray as they discuss school choice in the nation and at home.00:00 - Introduction  00:27 - Washington's education report card  01:13 - Performance drop in core subjects  02:14 - Washington's spending vs results  02:43 - Mississippi outperforms Washington  03:31 - Cory DeAngelis joins the discussion  04:29 - Role of ideology in poor outcomes  05:17 - Florida's school choice success  06:16 - Responding to common objections  10:09 - Special needs and school choice  13:17 - Political shifts on education  15:12 - School choice impact on elections  16:20 - Teachers unions' political power  20:18 - Administrative bloat in education  23:09 - NEA resolutions and priorities  27:18 - Real solutions: freedom to choose  29:20 - State trends and school choice surge  32:51 - Federal school choice provision  37:24 - Homeschooling and regulation fears  41:38 - Hope for Washington reformVisit our homepage for the latest Washington news: https://washingtonpolicy.orgSign up for our FREE newsletter: https://washingtonpolicy.org/signupFollow us on our social platforms! Facebook:  / washington.policy.center  | X: https://x.com/wapolicycenter | Instagram:  / washingtonpolicy  | TikTok:  / washingtonpolicy
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How the Government Skyrocketed Your Hospital Bill | June 24, 2025
Washington Policy On The Go is WPC's bi-weekly (weekly during the legislative session) virtual lunchtime event series featuring center directors and guests to inform you on the latest in Washington State policy research and analysis. This episode features WPC Center for Health Care and Center for Worker Rights Director Elizabeth New outlining how Washington state has made driving up your medical costs its business. 00:00 - Introduction & Guest Overview  02:00 - More People Should Pay Directly for Health Care  04:00 - How Health Care Payment Models Changed Over Time  05:30 - Third-Party Payment Distorts Prices  07:00 - The Myth of Free Market Health Care in the U.S.  08:45 - Successful Market-Based Models Like Oklahoma Surgery Center  10:05 - Cost Shifting from Medicaid to Private Payers  12:00 - Legislative Examples of Health Care Cost Shifting  14:30 - Medicaid Expansion and Eligibility Abuse  16:45 - Hidden Costs and Double Payments in Medicaid  18:45 - Assessing the 2024 Legislative Session’s Health Policy  20:15 - New Universal Health Care Push in Washington State  22:30 - Doctor Shortages and Wait Times Under Government Health Care  27:00 - Janus Decision Anniversary & Public Union Rights  34:45 - Looming Federal Reforms and WA’s Reliance on Provider Taxes  36:15 - Government Opt-Out Restrictions & Lack of Janus Awareness  38:10 - Dues Withholding & Lack of Transparency for Public Workers  42:30 - Public Unions Still Politicizing Member Money  44:00 - What Washington Workers Can Do to Reclaim Rights  Visit our homepage for the latest Washington news: https://washingtonpolicy.orgSign up for our FREE newsletter: https://washingtonpolicy.org/signupFollow us on our social platforms! Facebook:  / washington.policy.center  | X: https://x.com/wapolicycenter | Instagram:  / washingtonpolicy  | TikTok:  / washingtonpolicy
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People are FLEEING Seattle | June 10, 2025
Washington Policy On The Go is WPC's bi-weekly (weekly during the legislative session) virtual lunchtime event series featuring center directors and guests to inform you on the latest in Washington State policy research and analysis. This episode features Small Business Director Mark Harmsworth detailing the mass exodus from Seattle and the hurtful policy impacts of minimum wage increases, estate taxes, and more. 00:00 - Introduction00:51 - Seattle and Washington outmigration01:36 - PODS data and signs of people leaving03:26 - Tax impact on outmigration06:04 - Policy-driven cost increases08:49 - Cumulative tax effects on affordability11:21 - 2025 session tax changes overview14:08 - Housing and document fee taxes15:24 - Capital gains clawback question16:57 - What taxes might return next session19:18 - Potential corporate relocations21:05 - Minimum wage impact and blog insights24:25 - Rent control and property owner restrictions30:17 - Tenant screening restrictions and market riskVisit our homepage for the latest Washington news: https://washingtonpolicy.orgSign up for our FREE newsletter: https://washingtonpolicy.org/signupFollow us on our social platforms! Facebook:  / washington.policy.center  | X: https://x.com/wapolicycenter | Instagram:  / washingtonpolicy  | TikTok:  / washingtonpolicy
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Only 20% of Washingtonians Can Afford a Home | Greg Lane
Washington Policy On The Go is WPC's bi-weekly (weekly during the legislative session) virtual lunchtime event series featuring center directors and guests to inform you on the latest in Washington State policy research and analysis. This episode features Executive Vice President of BIAW Greg Lane to discuss Washington's housing policy.00:00 - Legislative Session Wrap-Up00:35 - Largest Tax Hike & Measuring Policy Outcomes01:16 - Guest Intro: Greg Lane on Housing Crisis01:44 - Why Housing is Unaffordable in Washington02:32 - Housing Map: Urban vs Rural Affordability04:03 - Only 20% Can Afford a Median-Priced Home08:25 - WA's National Ranking & 250,000 Unit Deficit09:41 - Regulatory Costs and Growth Management Constraints11:20 - Slide: Housing Facts Overview18:58 - Cost of Regulation Breakdown31:40 - Legislative Solutions: HB 1096, HB 1403, SB 514846:18 - Initiative 2066 Legal Battle UpdateVisit our homepage for the latest Washington news: https://washingtonpolicy.orgSign up for our FREE newsletter: https://washingtonpolicy.org/signupFollow us on our social platforms! Facebook:  / washington.policy.center  | X: https://x.com/wapolicycenter | Instagram:  / washingtonpolicy  | TikTok:  / washingtonpolicy
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Your Groceries Depend on This Question | Pam Lewison
Washington Policy On The Go is WPC's bi-weekly (weekly during the legislative session) virtual lunchtime event series featuring center directors and guests to inform you on the latest in Washington State policy research and analysis. This episode focuses on some of the challenges facing our agricultural sector in Washington and a major win on the gas tax increase. 00:00 - Introduction00:36 - Young Professionals program and events02:22 - Mentorship and getting involved05:02 - Spokane environmental forum preview06:22 - Mental health crisis in farming10:20 - Bankruptcy and economic stress in ag16:10 - Gray wolf population and management plan20:59 - Local control vs. outside pressure26:18 - Should we move the wolves?28:49 - Beef Month and Meatless Mondays debate32:57 - HB 1912: Farm fuel tax fix explained39:00 - What ag policies still need fixing?44:24 - Wrap-up and what's nextVisit our homepage for the latest Washington news: https://washingtonpolicy.orgSign up for our FREE newsletter: https://washingtonpolicy.org/signupFollow us on our social platforms! Facebook:  / washington.policy.center  | X: https://x.com/wapolicycenter | Instagram:  / washingtonpolicy  | TikTok:  / washingtonpolicy
Washington Policy On The Go is WPC's bi-weekly virtual event series in which we interview center directors and guests to inform you on the latest in Washington State policy.
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