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
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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
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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