Will Gov. Ferguson Veto Olympia's Madness? | Paul Guppy

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 special segment, Paul Guppy answers many questions across the legislative session, including what's weighing on everyone's minds: Will Gov. Ferguson do the right thing by Washington citizens?

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00:00 - Introduction
00:23 - Historic Tax Hikes
01:18 - GOP Budget Alternative
02:28 - Budget Framing & Media Bias
04:05 - Spending vs. Revenue
06:38 - Lack of Accountability
08:22 - Tax Burden & Carveouts
11:52 - Sales Tax "Cut"
14:52 - Wealth Tax Fallout
18:08 - WA’s Declining Reputation
21:15 - Budget Compromise Games
24:16 - Ballot Language Manipulation
29:04 - Holding Government Accountable
30:02 - Ferguson’s Surprising Stance
34:28 - Property Tax Spike
35:42 - Ask Paul Anything
37:00 - Partisanship in Olympia
38:49 - National Politics at State Level
42:37 - Idaho vs. WA on Taxes
44:05 - Wrap-Up & Petition Plug


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