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The official X/Twitter account of the #WashingtonState Senate #Republican Caucus #waleg
Olympia, WA
Joined February 2009
Dubious Distinction: Washington State continues making international news for the wrong reasons. Our state is ranked as the most dangerous in America, as criminals run rampant and communities become less safe. Public safety is paramount for Legislative Republicans. We have
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.@GovInslee’s Legacy of Failure: Comparing 2013 to 2025. Crime: WA 30th Most Unsafe in U.S. -> Now 1st. Housing: 12th Most Unaffordable in U.S. -> Now 4th. Rent: 22nd Most Unaffordable in U.S. -> Now 2nd. Homelessness: 8th in U.S. -> Now 2nd. Accountability: Missing $1.17
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AAA: Gas prices in WA are nearly $1 over the U.S. average. Taxes from WA Democrats added nearly 50 cents a gallon, which is also driving food transportation costs up and they are being passed on to you. We sharply oppose these taxes. WA deserves better. #PainInTheGas #waleg
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Check out the letter from Idaho Governor Brad Little in response to @GovInslee over his and Legislative Democrats’ attempt to infringe on Idaho's state laws. #waleg. @KREM2:
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Former Gov. Inslee's Legacy of Failure: Comparing 2013 to 2025. Crime: WA 30th Most Unsafe in U.S. -> Now 1st . Housing: 12th Most Unaffordable in U.S. -> Now 4th . Rent: 22nd Most Unaffordable in U.S. -> Now 2nd . Homelessness: 8th in U.S. -> Now 2nd
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BREAKING: The Senate just passed Initiative 2111, which bans all state and local income taxes. A major win for the people! #WeThePeople #StopTheGreed #waleg
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Dubious Distinction: Washington State is making international news for the wrong reasons. Our state was ranked as the most dangerous in America, as crime continues to get worse. Public safety is paramount for Legislative Republicans. We have legislation to bolster first
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Legislative Democrats and the Inslee-appointed WA Transportation Commission propose a 2.6-cent mileage tax on every mile you drive. They are also not ruling out increasing the gas tax either. These policies would especially harm people on fixed incomes, ride-share drivers, and
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#tbt Crime and the cost of living continues to skyrocket in WA. The fentanyl crisis worsens, many students are failing in school, our ferry system is broken, and homeless camps remain chronic. And yet, @GovInslee continues to call our state "a beacon of progress." Washingtonians
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Legislative Democrats and @GovInslee’s Transportation Commission propose a 2.5-cent mileage tax on every mile you drive. They are also not ruling out increasing the gas tax either. These policies would especially harm those on fixed incomes and in rural areas. We strongly oppose
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Governor Ferguson’s Inaugural Address: Washington State is unaffordable. We have the fewest police officers per capita in the nation. Our ferry system is broken. We have too much bureaucracy. We agree. It’s time to really fix Washington. #ReturnAffordability
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Legislative Republicans are pushing for emergency powers reform (HB 1535 & SB 5063). @GovInslee and Legislative Democrats kept us in a state of emergency for 975 days, one of the longest in the U.S. We must ensure that does not happen again. #waleg #ReformEmergencyPowers
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Governor Ferguson’s Inaugural Address: Washington State is unaffordable. We have the fewest police officers per capita in the nation. Our ferry system is broken. We have too much bureaucracy. We agree. It’s time to really fix Washington. #ReturnAffordability
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#tbt Crime and the cost of living continues to skyrocket in WA. The fentanyl crisis worsens, many students are failing in school, our ferry system is broken, and homeless camps remain chronic. And yet, @GovInslee calls our state "a beacon of progress." Washingtonians deserve
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People's utility rates are being increased due to Legislative Democrats and @GovInslee's climate/carbon tax (SB 5126 in 2021, enacted 2023). @AGOWA Bob Ferguson advised Inslee-appointed UTC Commissioners to hide the cost of their new carbon tax for some power customers. Now, we
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#tbt Last year, 92% of 9,300 people testified AGAINST legislation with major property tax and rental increases from Legislative Democrats (SB 5770 in 2024). We fortunately defeated the bill after major public outcry. Now, WA Democrats are reintroducing the regressive tax
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VIDEO: Washingtonians voted against an income tax 10 times but have been saddled with one anyway, thanks to Legislative Democrats and the WA State Supreme Court. Sen. Shelly Short calls it the biggest political betrayal in WA state history. #waleg. WATCH:
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Disgraceful: WA is making international news for the wrong reasons. Our state was just ranked as the most dangerous in the U.S. Public safety is paramount for Leg. Republicans. We have legislation to bolster first responders and enhance public safety (SB 5361 & SB 5886). #waleg
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THE AUDACITY: Legislative Democrats propose MASSIVE property tax hikes and rental increases (HB 1334). This is despite 92% of over 9,300 people testifying AGAINST the same legislation last year (SB 5770 in 2024). Contact your legislator. #StopTheGreed #waleg . Find Your
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Sen. Chris Gildon, R-Puyallup, calls out hypocrisy on bill (SB 5770) allowing massive increases in property taxes and rental costs without a public vote. In the Senate today, Legislative Democrats are pushing a regressive tax in name of helping police, after working to defund
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WIN! The bill that would allow local governments to increase your property taxes by 3% per year WITHOUT VOTER APPROVAL will NOT get a vote this session. SB 5770 is dead for 2024. #waleg
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Check out the letter from Idaho Governor Brad Little in response to @GovInslee over his and Legislative Democrats’ attempt to infringe on Idaho's state laws. #waleg. @KREM2:
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Crime and the cost of living continues to skyrocket in WA. The fentanyl crisis worsens, many students are failing in school, our ferry system is broken, and homeless camps remain chronic. And yet, @GovInslee calls our state "a beacon of progress." Washingtonians deserve better.
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#tbt Remember your $30 car tab vote? Not only did Gov. Inslee and Legislative Democrats ignore your voice, they dramatically raised your licensing fees last year and are pushing for a mileage tax. It's time for Democrats to listen to the people. #waleg #UnafforableWA #CarWars
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Priceless🤣.
The face you make when half of your legacy just got shot down by your own party thanks to citizens rejecting your policies
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Legislative Republicans are fighting for emergency powers reform (HB 1535 & SB 5063). @GovInslee and Legislative Democrats kept us in a state of emergency for 975 days, one of the longest in the U.S. We must ensure that does not happen again. #waleg #ReformEmergencyPowers
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Crime and the cost of living continues to skyrocket in WA. The fentanyl crisis worsens, many students are failing in school, our ferry system is broken, and homeless camps remain chronic. And yet, Governor Jay Inslee calls our state "a beacon of progress." Washingtonians deserve
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#tbt Remember your $30 car tab vote? Not only did @GovInslee and Legislative Democrats ignore your voice, they dramatically raised your licensing fees last year and are pushing for a mileage tax. It's time for Democrats to listen to the people. #waleg #UnaffordableWA #CarWars
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WHERE’S THE FUNDS?! $1.17 BILLION MISSING: According to the State Auditor's Office (D), @GovInslee's administration, through various state agencies, is missing or not adequately accounting for $1,170,000,000.00 in Federal Covid Relief Aid -taxpayer funds. Struggling WA
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#tbt A former WSODT employee accuses @GovInslee's Administration of covering up the real impact of the Democrats' cap-and-tax policy on gas prices. The governor said it would cost "pennies." In reality, it's added 50 cents per gallon. #PainInTheGas #waleg.
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Governor Ferguson: "I'm not here to defend government, I'm here to reform it.". Senator Braun: "Well, let me tell you, Gov. Ferguson, here's your team. We are ready to work with you on that effort.". Washington is broken. It’s time to really fix our state. #UnaffordableWA
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Legislative Democrats and @GovInslee have entirely ignored the people's will, who have voted for $30 car tabs and against an income tax 11 times. Republicans say your vote should be respected. #waleg #UnaccountableWA #UnaffordableWA #YourVoteShouldBeRespected
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Happening Now: Legislative Republicans join citizens in Olympia rallying in support of legislative action on the six Initiatives signed by 2,600,000+ Washingtonians collectively. The Initiatives would #RestorePublicSafety, #ReturnAffordability, and #RebootEducation.
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#tbt Last year, Sen. Chris Gildon, R-Puyallup, called out hypocrisy on legislation (SB 5770 in 2024) allowing MASSIVE increases in property taxes and rental costs without a public vote. Legislative Democrats pushed a regressive tax in name of helping police, after working to
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The people of Washington have put SIX measures before the Legislature this session…the six citizen initiatives that drew over 2.6 MILLION voter signatures in all, far more than needed for certification. Most would END bad policies forced upon our state by one-party rule – while
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WHERE’S THE FUNDS?! $1.17 BILLION MISSING: According to the State Auditor's Office (D), @GovInslee's administration, through various state agencies, is missing or not adequately accounting for $1,170,000,000.00 in Federal Covid Relief Aid -taxpayer funds. Struggling WA.
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#tbt WHERE’S THE FUNDS?! $1.17 BILLION MISSING: . As Legislative Democrats try to massively increase YOUR taxes, former Gov. Inslee's administration, through various state agencies, is missing or not adequately accounting for $1,170,000,000.00 in Federal Covid Relief Aid
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Crime and the cost of living continues to skyrocket in WA. The fentanyl crisis worsens, many students are failing in school, our ferry system is broken, and homeless camps remain chronic. And yet, @GovInslee calls our state "a beacon of progress." Washingtonians deserve better.
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Dear PSE Natural Gas customers -an update,. At 2am this morning, Legislative Democrats AGAIN voted in favor of HB 1589, effectively banning natural gas, forcing you to electrify your home costing YOU $30,700 to $74,400, AND raise YOUR energy costs - or you lose your power.
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Dear PSE Natural Gas customers, . Last night, Legislative Democrats voted in favor of HB 1589 effectively banning natural gas, forcing you to electrify your home costing YOU $30,700 to $74,400, AND raise YOUR energy costs. See the vote in the graphic. We fought this tone deaf,
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HAPPENING NOW, AN UPDATE: As WA families and individuals struggle with the increasing cost of living, Legislative Democrats brought HB 1589 to the Senate floor for a vote, which effectively bans natural gas for PSE customers. We are fighting it and are trying to kill this bill.
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Crime and the cost of living continues to skyrocket in WA. The fentanyl crisis worsens, many students are failing in school, our ferry system is broken, and homeless camps remain chronic. And yet, @GovInslee calls our state "a beacon of progress." Washingtonians deserve better.
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Crime and the cost of living continues to skyrocket in WA. The fentanyl crisis worsens, many students are failing in school, our ferry system is broken, and homeless camps remain chronic. And yet, @GovInslee calls our state "a beacon of progress." Washingtonians deserve better.
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Happening Now: Citizens rally in Olympia to tell majority Legislative Democrats to hear ALL of the Initiatives so people can be heard!. The Initiatives would restore reasonable police pursuits (I-2113), end the regressive taxes driving up gas, groceries, and utility prices
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Dear PSE Natural Gas customers -UPDATE 3,. At 2am, Legislative Democrats, AG Bob Ferguson, and @GovInslee ALL had a role in getting HB 1589 passed, effectively banning natural gas, forcing you to electrify your home costing YOU $30,700 to $74,400, - or you lose your power.
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Legislative Republicans are pushing for emergency powers reform (HB 1535 & SB 5063). @GovInslee and Legislative Democrats kept us in a state of emergency for 975 days, one of the longest in the U.S. We must ensure that does not happen again. #waleg #ReformEmergencyPowers
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Last year, a bill from WA Democrats seeking to ban all new gas-powered outdoor equipment with penalties including jail time for not complying, was fortunately defeated. Stay vigilant, it could return this year. #PainInTheGas #waleg. @wapolicycenter:
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As WA families and individuals struggle with the increasing cost of living, Legislative Democrats bring HB 1589 to the Senate floor for a vote, which effectively bans natural gas for PSE customers. Right now debate is paused because Republicans made a motion to have the Lt.
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#tbt Remember the $30 car tabs you voted for? . The Democrats made a mockery of it. They have no plans to honor your vote, raised 14 licensing taxes & fees, and gas prices (SB 5126 in 2021). We have plans to lower gas prices. Enough is enough. #waleg #UnaffordableWA #CarWars
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WHERE’S THE FUNDS?! $1.17 BILLION MISSING: According to the State Auditor's Office (D), @GovInslee's administration, through various state agencies, is missing or not adequately accounting for $1,170,000,000.00 in Federal Covid Relief Aid -taxpayer funds. Struggling WA
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#tbt Remember your $30 car tab vote? Not only did @GovInslee and Legislative Democrats ignore your voice, they dramatically raised your licensing fees last year and are pushing for a mileage tax. It's time for Democrats to listen to the people. #waleg #UnafforableWA #CarWars
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Legislative Republicans are pushing for emergency powers reform (HB 1535 & SB 5063). @GovInslee and Legislative Democrats kept us in a state of emergency for 975 days, one of the longest in the U.S. We must ensure that does not happen again. #waleg #ReformEmergencyPowers
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VIDEO: Washingtonians voted against an income tax 11 times but have been saddled with one anyway, thanks to Legislative Democrats and the WA State Supreme Court. Sen. Shelly Short calls it the biggest political betrayal in WA state history. #waleg. WATCH:
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You can't make this up: WA @AGOWA Bob Ferguson advised @GovInslee-appointed UTC Commissioners to conceal their new carbon tax from being seen on YOUR increased energy rates. Enough is enough. #waleg #UnaccountableWA #UntrustworthyWA #PainInTheGas. Read:
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#tbt State Auditors release a damning report on @GovInslee's state agencies' failure to document over $1 billion in relief aid. In many cases, his agencies "did not have adequate internal controls or did not comply with federal requirements.” #waleg. Read:
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Superintendent Reykdal is now calling for dropping the statewide mask mandate for schools. Senate Republicans have been fighting for this and the calls for it are increasingly bi-partisan. The science is clear. Let's do this for our kids' sake. #waleg.
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BREAKING: The Senate just passed Initiative 2113! I-2113 restores police pursuits based on reasonable suspicion after Legislative Democrats passed laws restricting the police (HB 1054 in 2021). It's a major victory for the people! #WeThePeople #RestorePublicSafety #waleg
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"WA Cares,” the long-term care insurance tax is unpopular. How unpopular? . A growing number of Democrats join Republicans in opposition. Voters reject it by 63%. Business & labor oppose the tax on most WA workers too. Initiative 2124 give workers the choice to opt out. #waleg
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VIDEO: Washingtonians voted against an income tax 11 times but have been saddled with one anyway, thanks to Legislative Democrats and the WA State Supreme Court. Sen. Shelly Short calls it the biggest political betrayal in WA state history. #waleg. WATCH:
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Dubious Distinction: Washington State is making international news for the wrong reasons. Our state was just ranked as the most dangerous in America, as crime continues to get worse. Public safety is paramount for Legislative Republicans. We have legislation to bolster first
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Legislative Republicans are pushing for emergency powers reform (HB 1535 & SB 5063). @GovInslee and Legislative Democrats kept us in a state of emergency for 975 days, one of the longest in the U.S. We must ensure that does not happen again. #waleg #ReformEmergencyPowers
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#tbt Remember your $30 car tab vote? Not only did @GovInslee and Legislative Democrats ignore your voice, they also dramatically raised your licensing fees last year. Now they have plans for a mileage tax (HB 1832). It's time for Democrats to listen to the people. #waleg #CarWars
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#tbt Last year, 92% of 9,300 people testified AGAINST legislation with major property tax and rental increases from Legislative Democrats (SB 5770 in 2024). We fortunately defeated the bill after major public outcry. Now, WA Democrats are planning to reintroduce this
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Effective today, the statewide COVID mask order is finally over. @GovInslee's Department of Health no longer requires masks in healthcare settings, long-term care facilities, or correctional facilities. This action is long overdue. #waleg
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The Washington State Constitution says Certified Initiatives from the people are supposed to be prioritized over everything else. Over 400,000 people signed three qualifying Initiatives each so far to restore the police pursuit of criminals (I-2113), repealing regressive carbon
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Legislative Democrats and @GovInslee have entirely ignored the people's will, who have voted for $30 car tabs and against an income tax 11 times. Republicans say your vote should be respected. #waleg #UnaccountableWA #UnaffordableWA #YourVoteShouldBeRespected
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Dubious Distinction: Washington State is making international news for the wrong reasons. Our state was just ranked as the most dangerous in America, as crime continues to get worse. Public safety is paramount for Legislative Republicans. We have legislation to bolster first
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Senate Republicans just forced a vote to fully repeal the unpopular Democrat Long-Term Care (LTC) tax. The Democrats voted no, all Republicans voted yes. Voters rejected the LTC tax by 63% of the vote. Why do Democrats keep blocking the will of the people? #waleg #UnaffordableWA
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#tbt Remember your $30 car tab vote? Not only did @GovInslee and Legislative Democrats ignore your voice, they dramatically raised your licensing fees last year and are pushing for a mileage tax. It's time for Democrats to listen to the people. #waleg #UnaffordableWA #CarWars
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Twelve-year-old Immaculee Goldade lost her life to a criminal who fled in a stolen vehicle and was high on meth. The police were not allowed to pursue. Current law prevented pursuit (Legislative Democrats’ HB 1054 in 2021). Immaculee's mother, Amber, explains why we must pass
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Maryland now joins New Jersey, Oregon, Connecticut, and Delaware in calling for an end to mask mandates in schools last week. Washington is rapidly become an island with @GovInslee not following suit. When will the governor listen to the people? Our kids deserve normalcy. #waleg
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700! It's been 700 days since WA’s emergency declaration by Gov. Inslee. Historic inflation & taxes are crushing WA families, kids are not getting the education they deserve, and crime is skyrocketing. It's well past time to end solitary governance! #waleg #ReformEmergencyPowers
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#tbt Last year, Sen. Chris Gildon, R-Puyallup, called out hypocrisy on legislation allowing MASSIVE increases in property taxes and rental costs without a public vote (SB 5770 in 2024, now HB 1334). Legislative Democrats pushed a regressive tax in name of helping police, after
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Good News: A bill from WA Democrat Representatives seeking to ban all new gas-powered outdoor equipment with penalties including jail time for not complying, was defeated this session. Stay vigilant, it could return next year. #PainInTheGas #waleg.
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END THE MANDATORY PAYROLL TAX. I-2124 would give Washingtonians the choice not to participate in the state’s so-called "long-term care" benefit, which is funded through a mandatory payroll tax from Legislative Democrats and @GovInslee. Initiative 2124 would give Washington
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Puget Sound Energy is raising rates for BOTH electric and natural gas customers beginning tomorrow, May 1st. This is after their request was granted by @GovInslee-appointed UTC Commissioners. Families and individuals are already being squeezed with the high cost of living.
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Sen. Ron Muzzall, R-Oak Harbor, on Legislative Democrats' HB 1589 effectively banning natural gas for PSE customers:. "I look at this bill and see nothing but corporate welfare. This is a large international corporation. This is a sweetheart deal. Why does this one utility
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Betrayal: A former state employee and economist is suing @GovInslee's Administration for pressuring him to cover up the real financial impact of Legislative Democrats' cap-and-tax policy on gas prices. #waleg #UntrustworthyWA #GovernmentGreed. @king5news:
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#tbt Remember your $30 car tab vote? Not only did @GovInslee and Legislative Democrats ignore your voice, they also dramatically raised gas prices and licensing fees. Now they have plans for a mileage tax (HB 1832). It's time for Democrats to listen to the people. #waleg #CarWars
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After @GovInslee said Democrats' new carbon taxes would only cost "pennies," gas went up $1. Now @AGOWA Bob Ferguson advised making it illegal to show the taxes' impact on your utility bill. #waleg #UnaffordableWA #UntrustworthyWA.
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Businesses are already beginning to leave Washington State explicitly because the WA Supreme Court allowed Legislative Democrats' capital gains-income tax to be enacted (SB 5096). We must repeal before further damage is done. #waleg #UnaffordableWA. Read:
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Businesses are already beginning to leave Washington State explicitly because the WA Supreme Court allowed Legislative Democrats' capital gains-income tax to be enacted (SB 5096). We must repeal before further damage is done. #waleg #UnaffordableWA. Read:
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People are overwhelmingly against SB 5599, including many LGBT+ folks. Democrats pass it anyway, allowing youth shelters to hide kids seeking “gender-affirming care" from their parents. #waleg. Tell @govinslee to veto SB 5599 at 360-902-4111 or Email:
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WSU approves reduced tuition. Annual resident undergrad cost reduced from $10,356 (2015-2016) to $9,324 (2016-2017)
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State Auditors release a damning report on Gov. Inslee's state agencies' failure to document over $1 billion in relief aid. In many cases, his agencies "did not have adequate internal controls or did not comply with federal requirements.” #waleg. Read:
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Good News: A bill sponsored by Olympia Democrats seeking to ban all new gas-powered outdoor equipment with penalties including jail time for not complying, was defeated this session. Stay alert, HB 1868 could return next year. #PainInTheGas #waleg
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Oregon's Democratic Governor is ending the mandates for state employees. Gov. Inslee says WA cannot do the same because of. wait for it. Republicans! Does that make any sense whatsoever?! Just follow the science and return to normalcy @GovInslee. #waleg.
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After @GovInslee said Democrats' new carbon taxes would only cost "pennies," gas went up $1. Now @AGOWA Bob Ferguson advised making it illegal to show the taxes' impact on your utility bill. #waleg #UnaffordableWA #UntrustworthyWA.
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Crime and the cost of living continues to skyrocket in WA. The fentanyl crisis worsens, many students are failing in school, our ferry system is broken, and homeless camps remain chronic. And yet, @GovInslee calls our state "a beacon of progress." Washingtonians deserve better.
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