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The reality of budget negotiations
This morning, Governor Inslee held a press conference and shared some hard truths about the reality of budget negotiations. It’s time for all sides to set aside their policy wish lists and ideology, and move towards a budget compromise that … Continue reading
House and Senate lawmakers propose “significant compromise”
Leading lawmakers from the House and Senate united today behind a budget compromise that makes increased investments in education without shredding the safety net. “We’ve been meeting every day and working hard, in good faith,” said Majority Leader Pat Sullivan … Continue reading
School funding in jeopardy without estate tax bill
Washington state has had some form of an estate tax since 1901. Currently, taxes are imposed on estates of $2 million or more, which is assessed on roughly 300 wealthy families each year. By a landslide vote of 62 percent … Continue reading
Reps. Mike Sells and Hans Dunshee op-ed in the Everett Herald
Funding education: Closing tax loopholes is not increasing taxes Corporate tax breaks or your children’s and grandchildren’s future. The ability to grow jobs and compete economically with a well-trained and educated workforce, or continuing outdated tax loopholes to special interests … Continue reading
1,000 teachers rally in Olympia
Over 1,000 teachers from the Washington Education Association rallied in Olympia today in support of public schools. Several members of our caucus were on hand to show our support for fully funding education. Negotiators from our caucus, the Senate Republican … Continue reading
