A Non-Partisan Explanation of the Election Results | November 11, 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. In this video, we'll hear Senior Researcher Paul Guppy give his thoughts and takeaways from the recent election results in Washington and the nation. Support our work and analysis by helping us during our Giving Tuesday campaign! https://washingtonpolicy.org/giveVisit 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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Beef Prices and WA Cares Ballot Measure | October 28, 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. In this video, we'll hear WPC Agriculture Director Pam Lewison on the recent federal importing of beef and WPC Worker Rights and Health Care Director Elizabeth New discuss the Senate Joint Resolution on the ballot to allow public money to be invested for the WA Cares fund.
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Washington Bridges Are Crumbling While Billions Go to Light Rail | Charles Prestrud
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. In this video, we'll hear WPC Transportation Director Charles Prestrud as he details the state of Washington bridges and how the Department of Transportation is struggling to keep up with their repair. 00:00 – Why bridges are closing now01:00 – SR 410 over-height strike & long detours01:48 – Aging closures: SR 165 Carbon River & SR 169 Green River02:58 – Repair vs. full replacement; why replacements take years04:33 – Underfunded maintenance: 3,000 bridges, 200+ in poor condition07:19 – Deferred maintenance = higher costs10:16 – Taxes vs. reprioritizing revenue; culvert lawsuit costs14:02 – 2026 session: $1B preservation gap14:50 – Sound Transit “enterprise initiative” vs. $30B overrun16:13 – Ridership down, costs up; alternatives to rail23:11 – Will Olympia bail out Sound Transit?30:15 – Why tolls exist (520, 99, I-405)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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Businesses Are Fleeing Washington as New Taxes Pour in | September 30
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. In this episode, we'll hear WaFd President & CEO Brent Beardall on how businesses are reacting to Washington's new tax burdens, as well as Center for Small Business Director Mark Harmsworth detailing a new tax on all kinds of services that will hurt small businesses and consumers across the state.
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Why Censorship Backfires Every Time | September 16
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. In this video, we'll hear from Communications Director Dave Boze and Communications Manager Donald Kimball discussing free speech, data privacy laws, and the intersection of both. 00:00 - Introduction00:31 - Linking free speech and data privacy00:54 - Reaction to Charlie Kirk’s killing & online responses02:13 - Polls on political violence03:11 - Campus incidents & enforcement double standards05:41 - Pam Bondi remark; “misinformation” & censorship risks10:20 - Responsibility in rhetoric12:09 - WA hate-speech hotline pilot & cultural risks13:38 - WPC Report Card; where WA is falling behind17:59 - Radical transparency19:49 - Data privacy unintended consequences22:07 - Case study: women-only app verification breach24:05 - UK age-verification; VPN debate & circumvention26:36 - WA kids’ online-safety bill fix27:42 - Limits of “pass a law” thinking31:15 - Stakes of data exposureVisit 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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