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Who speaks for Washington state’s workers? Workers themselves
When a union endorses or opposes a ballot measure or candidate, its position should always be identified as that of the union organization. It does not establish the views of Washington state’s workers generally — or even of…
Washington’s CO2 tax drops, gas prices follow. Will Ecology admit it?
When Washington’s tax on CO2 emissions dropped significantly last month, I predicted that gas prices would decline compared to neighboring states. I tweeted:“Well, with such a large decline - 20 cents per gallon - we can see…
Mike Rowe’s message: Value work, expand opportunity
Mike Rowe’s appearance at Washington Policy Center’s Oct. 2 dinner in Bellevue should have left attendees thinking about how we define success in work — and how those definitions shape the opportunities we offer and the way…
New state income tax puts job opportunities at risk
Workers need employers. They need businesses willing to open, expand and hire here. That is why Washington state’s new income tax matters even to workers who may never earn enough to pay it.Beginning in 2028, the law imposes…
New York’s Democratic Governor Opts state into Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program
SEATTLE — Washington Policy Center applauds Gov. Kathy Hochul’s announcement that New York will opt into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) program. New York becomes the 31st state to join, and Hochul the second…
Get to Know the Supreme Court Justice Candidates
Judicial races are not always the most prominent events during the political season, but they are some of the most important. This year, five of the nine Washington State Supreme Court seats are up for election, and in order…
State revenues continue to grow into FY 2027
The continued growth of state tax revenues into the 2027 fiscal year wasn’t supposed to happen. The business tax cuts passed between 2015-2023 were supposed to tank state revenue, leaving essential programs gutted, according…
The Homeschool Obstacle Course: Part 1
"Homeschooling is no longer on the fringe. Montana's policies should reflect that reality." The following has been adapted from an excerpt of the Frontier Weekly Newsletter written by Cheryl Tusken for the…
Hochul’s Energy Infrastructure Plan Gets the Diagnosis Right but Offers No Prescription
Editor’s note: Roger Caiazza is an adjunct fellow at the Empire Center. He has a long and deep private industry background in environmental regulatory analysis and compliance. His frequently updated personal blog on New York…
Washington’s Income Tax to Cost thousands of Jobs and Slow the Economy
Washington would have 6,100 fewer jobs and 1,400 fewer new businesses annually. Washington's economic growth will slow. The report estimates the tax could reduce new employer businesses by 11.9%, which is about 1,400…
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