Landlords Are Already Fleeing Washington | May 13, 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 focuses on the newly signed rent control bill as well as the looming budget to be signed. 00:00 - Introduction & show overview00:28 - Governor Ferguson signs rent control bill (HB 1217)02:13 - How rent control impacts property owners05:00 - Consequences for small vs. large landlords07:05 - Rent caps and tenant turnover effects11:53 - Future rent control expansions likely12:42 - International case study: Argentina14:24 - Housing supply vs. rent policy17:01 - The budget: record spending and taxes22:09 - Hidden spending, DEI, and carbon cost breakdown26:01 - Capital gains & B&O tax consequences30:26 - Impact on small business & business flight36:32 - Outstanding bills & final takeawaysVisit 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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They Aren't Just Taxing the Rich + Transportation Budget | May 6, 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 reviews the new taxes Washingtonians will feel as well as reviewing the expensive, but inadequate, transportation budget.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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What Lawmakers Don’t Want You to Know About This Year’s Budget | April 29, 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 reviews the end of the legislative session, the budget, and what to expect in the near future.00:00 - Introduction & Session Overview 00:53 - State Budget Tactics & Tax Narrative 08:04 - B&O and Fuel Tax Hikes11:45 - Legislative Rule Changes & Emergency Clauses 15:00 - Property Tax & Referendum Restrictions 17:03 - Striking Workers Unemployment Bill 20:24 - Mileage Tax Defeat & Transportation 23:34 - Budget Skepticism & Future Crises 23:57 - Rent Control Impact 31:18 - Permitting Reform & Housing Supply 36:09 - Small Business Tax Burden 36:49 - Parental Notification Rights Rolled Back 44:17 - Paid Family & Medical Leave Tax Hikes 50:07 - Closing Remarks 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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Is the Property Tax Increase Dead? | April 22, 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 episode, Mark Harmsworth talks about the defeat of the property tax cap increase and how it and many other taxes could come back.Sign our petition to help support Gov. Ferguson REJECTING tax increases:washingtonpolicy.org/petition00:00 - Introduction and Petition Update 01:40 - Governor Opposes Property and Wealth Tax Hikes 04:00 - Special Session Likely as Budget Talks Stall 06:10 - COVID Hiring Surge and Budget Bloat 07:10 - Property Tax Cap and Banking Loophole 08:15 - Everything Could Return in Special Session 12:10 - Political Targeting and Electric Vehicle Irony 14:15 - School Levy Changes and McCleary 2.0 Concerns 19:50 - Conflict of Interest in Public-Sector Strikes 19:55 - B&O Tax Hike Hits Businesses Hard 23:15 - Dozens of Hidden New Taxes and Fees 26:10 - Final Push for “No New Taxes” Petition 27:10 - Proof That a No-Tax Budget Is Possible 28:25 - Where Did $38 Billion Go? 29:20 - Payroll Taxes Becoming Income Tax 32:10 - Businesses and Jobs Fleeing Washington 33:55 - Everything Still Subject to Change 34:58 - Share the Petition and SubscribeVisit 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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Farmers Were PROMISED Tax Relief | April 15, 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 episode, Pam Lewison reviews the state of agriculture in Washington, including how farmers were subject to taxation they were supposed to be exempt from.
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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