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• Washington Loses Two Taxpayers Every Hour | Andrew Wilford

  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 talk with Andrew Wilford, Director of National Taxpayer Union Foundation's Interstate Commerce Initiative about a new study showing outmigration between the states.Support our work and analysis by helping us during our Giving Tuesday campaign! https://washingtonpolicy.org/give00:00 - Introduction,01:50 - NTU report on “one taxpayer leaves every 29 minutes 55 seconds”02:11 - How IRS migration data works03:02 - Washington’s rank: from #10 in-migration to #43 outmigration04:15 - Who is leaving: higher-income taxpayers and brackets04:48 - Spillover effects when wealth leaves a state06:58 - Top net in-migration states07:50 - “No income tax” in Washington and the capital gains excise tax08:41 - Tax hikes vs tax cuts: what migration data shows10:18 - Do taxes really drive people out? Debunking “fair share” claims13:36 - Washington’s largest tax increase ever and new tax proposals17:19 - Policy climate, constant new tax ideas, and taxpayer psychology19:15 - Education spending vs results and government performance21:00 - When the next IRS migration data might arriveVisit 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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• Why There's Still HOPE for Washington State | November 25, 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 from Vice President for Research Todd Myers on why there is a case for hope in Washington. Support our work and analysis by helping us during our Giving Tuesday campaign! https://washingtonpolicy.org/give00:00 - Introduction02:19 - Reasons to be hopeful and counting blessings in America06:34 - The Power of Ten and America’s Pulse accountability app11:17 - Low voter turnout and how easy it is to vote in Washington14:15 - Persistence, John Quincy Adams, and long-term impact on policy16:15 - Washington Policy Center wins: killing wasteful EV subsidies17:43 - Stopping 70-year Sound Transit bonds and protecting taxpayers22:01 - Bill Gates’ climate letter and why current climate policy is failing34:27 - Reasons for political hope in Washington and bipartisan workVisit 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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• 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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