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Spokane City Council just gifted another free month of rent to bad tenants
February 2, 2026, the Spokane City Council voted 5-2 to impose a new ordinance requiring property owners to "participate in good faith" with city-designated eviction prevention or diversion programs to help tenants…
Washington’s proposed income tax – driving businesses and jobs out of the state
Senate Bill 6346 (SB 6346 and HB 2724) is the latest draconian income tax legislative proposal which would impose a 9.9% tax on individuals with Washington taxable income above $1 million starting in January 2028. Framed as a…
Health care doesn’t get more ‘affordable’ by making insurance more expensive
When the Washington state Legislature meets, as it is doing now, you can count on health care costs to get more expensive. This year, two cost-increasing bills moving through the legislative process seek “affordability” by…
New housing permits are highest since 2006, but single-family homes lag
New housing permits are highest since 2006, but single-family homes lag - THE JOSIAH BARTLETT CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY " aria-hidden='false' data-av_icon=''…
Top 10 Reasons a State Income Tax Is a Bad Idea
Governor Ferguson and Democrats in the legislature are about to propose a 9.9% income tax on Washingtonians. Here are ten reasons why this proposal should be rejected.10. It Won't Solve the Perpetual Deficit…
SB 5924 would expand prescribing authority to medication experts
Lawmakers can improve an access issue in health care by passing Senate Bill 5924. The bill would expand the practice of pharmacy to include limited diagnosing and the ability to prescribe or order certain drugs and…
24 States In. Washington Out? $732 Million Lost?
Washington students and schools stand to gain $732 million in additional education funding next year—all at no cost to state taxpayers or school districts. Only one thing stands between Washington families and those…
It moves a health care discussion from the Legislature and into court.
Senate Joint Resolution 8206 is a setup. It invites litigation. It tries to add this to the state Constitution: “It is the obligation of the state to ensure that every resident of Washington has access to cost-effective,…
SJR 8206 is trouble, inviting courts into health care policy discussion
Senate Joint Resolution 8206 is a setup. It invites litigation. It tries to add this to the state Constitution: “It is the obligation of the state to ensure that every resident of Washington has access to cost-effective,…
Olympia wants a 4-day work week. It won’t work out as the politicians think it will
House Bill 2611 (HB 2611), introduced by Rep. Shaun Scott (D), proposes slashing Washington's standard workweek from 40 hours to 32 hours by redefining overtime thresholds. Effective January 1, 2028, employers would be…
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