OLYMPIA — At a moment when wildfire risk is rising and prevention funding has been slashed, the House Finance Committee voted to advance HB 2089, sponsored by Rep. Shaun Scott (D–Seattle), to redirect a misused tax…
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Public Hearing for Rep. Shaun Scott’s HB 2100, the “Well Washington Fund” revenue proposal
OLYMPIA — On Thursday, January 22, the Washington State House Finance Committee will hold a public hearing on HB 2100, Representative Shaun Scott’s proposal to establish the Well Washington Fund, a…
Rep. Shaun Scott Unveils “Well Washington Fund,” a Progressive Payroll Excise Tax to Protect Washington Families from Trump’s Austerity Budget
OLYMPIA – Flanked by workers, union leaders, professors, housing advocates, and progressive tax coalitions, Rep. Shaun Scott (D–Seattle) introduced the Well Washington Fund yesterday, a bold payroll excise tax…
A New Vision for Washington: Scott introduces the Well Washington Fund payroll tax to protect state from Trump’s austerity budget.
OLYMPIA — Today at 1:30 PM on the front steps of the Legislative Building, Rep. Shaun Scott (D–Seattle) will announce the new Well Washington Fund proposal, designed to protect Washington’s…
Rep. Shaun Scott to Announce New Progressive Revenue Proposal in Response to H.R. 1’s Impacts on Washington Families
OLYMPIA — On Tuesday, December 2 at 1:30 PM, Rep. Shaun Scott (D–Seattle) will hold a press conference on the steps of the Legislative Building to announce a new payroll…
The 43rd Can Lead the Fight: Join Our Oct. 11 Town Hall
Dear neighbors, The short legislative session is almost here—and with it, a chance to prove that bold, people-powered politics can win real gains for working families. Short sessions move quickly,…
You’re invited: 43rd LD TOWN HALL!
YOU’RE INVITED You’re Invited to the 43rd Legislative District Town Hall! Join us for an engaging conversation about the issues that matter most to our community. We’re hosting a town…
House Bill 1816 Heads to the House Floor: Expanding Emergency Response to Meet Community Needs
Olympia — House Bill 1816, now advancing to the House floor for a vote in the Washington State House of Representatives, is a crucial step toward expanding our idea of…