Washington State House Republicans
Happy 250th Birthday, America!
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- Happy 250th Birthday, America!
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Happy Independence Day! As we celebrate 250 years of our republic, we give thanks for the blessings of liberty and renew our commitment to the timeless principles of our Declaration. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July.
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- Timber, Taxes, and the Fight to Save Rural Washington
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- 20:26
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- In this episode of The Fix Washington Podcast, host Rep. Peter Abbarno joins Rep. Kevin Waters in Carson, a historic timber community in Washington. They discuss affordability concerns, the new state income tax, marketed as a “millionaire’s tax,” and the growing challenges facing rural communities.
Rep. Waters also highlights the importance of the timber industry for local economies and school funding, along with key capital budget investments across the 17th District.
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- WA Democrats cut taxes on deodorant
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- 0:17
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Included in the state income tax bill (SB 6346) was a provision eliminating the sales and use tax on grooming and hygiene products, such as deodorant. But that reduction should be viewed in context: legislative Democrats also passed the largest tax increases in state history during the 2025-26 biennium.
HB 2081 | Business tax increases: Across-the-board tax increases and additional punitive tax surcharges on businesses over a wide range of industries.
SB 6346 | New state income tax: Imposed a new tax of 9.9% on a household’s adjusted gross income over $1 million in Washington state.
SB 5801 | Gas and transportation taxes: Increased gas taxes, vehicle sales taxes, ferry ridership fees, replacement tire fees, registration fees, and more.
SB 5813 | Capital gains and death taxes: Increased estate tax rates to as much as 35% on some residents, and increased the tax rate on capital gains over $1 million from 7% to 9.9%.
Note: Democr...
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- Elected Sheriffs, Unelected Removal — New Law Explained
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- 5:22
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- At 1:20 a.m., on March 6, after nearly eight hours of heated debate with House Republicans, Democrats passed Senate Bill 5974, which allows an unelected state board to effectively remove a sheriff from office in Washington state.
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed the bill into law on April 1.
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- Debunking Myths About the WA State IncomeTax
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- On Monday, Gov. Bob Ferguson signed the Democrats’ unconstitutional Washington state income tax bill into law.
Marketed as a “millionaires’ tax,” supporters have made sweeping claims to build support for an idea Washington voters have rejected 10 times over the past century.
House Republican Caucus Chair Peter Abbarno debunks some of those claims:
❌ Makes life more affordable.
✅ No broad-based tax relief.
❌ Free breakfast and lunch for K-12.
✅ Isn’t in law, just stated as intent.
❌ Will only ever apply to millionaires.
✅ Will apply to everyone eventually.
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- Housing Is Unaffordable in WA
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- In 1990, the median home value in Washington was $93,200 – about $273,500 in today’s dollars. In 2026, the median home price exceeds $600,000, the fourth highest of any state. In other words, housing prices have more than doubled in real terms over the past 36 years.
The reason is simple: Washington does not have enough housing. In fact, our state ranks last in the nation for housing supply. Decades of policies enacted by legislative Democrats have made it increasingly costly and difficult to build new housing. As long as supply remains constrained, prices will stay elevated.
Despite high prices and limited supply, residential construction permits have fallen to levels not seen since 2013, according to the state’s September revenue forecast.
House Republicans have proposed several solutions to build more homes:
▶️ House Bill 1096 increases housing options through lot splitting (signed into law in 2025).
▶...
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- WA Is Taxed Enough Already
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The billions of dollars in new taxes passed by legislative Democrats in 2025 and 2026 are “going to ironically lead to the dismantling of the social safety net,” argues House Republican Leader Drew Stokesbary, as individual taxpayers and businesses flee Washington state.
Last week, after a 24-hour marathon debate, House Democrats bypassed the state constitution and passed a state income tax (SB 6346), paving the way for a Washington IRS.
In the hours and days that followed, several local businesses and entrepreneurs announced plans to leave Washington, citing the cumulative impact of taxes and regulations.
Supporters of the state income tax bill claim it will make Washington’s tax system fairer for low- and middle-income earners. But Democrats rejected numerous Republican amendments that would have guaranteed low- and middle-income earners are never forced to pay it.
Democrats also insist the tax is popular – but blocked e...
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- “Millionaires' Tax” DEBUNKED
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- 7:49
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- After 24 hours of nonstop debate, House Democrats bypassed the state constitution and passed a state income tax, paving the way for a Washington IRS.
Supporters claim the bill’s aim is to tax the rich. Yet Democrats rejected numerous Republican amendments that would have guaranteed low- and middle-income earners never pay it. Democrats also insist the tax is popular – but blocked every effort to let the people decide the issue directly.
In the hours and days that followed, several local businesses and entrepreneurs announced plans to leave Washington, citing the cumulative impact of taxes and regulations.
00:00 - Rep. April Connors, R-Kennewick
00:40 - Rep. Jeremie Dufault, R-Selah
01:01 - Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis
01:33 - Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn
01:43 - Rep. Deb Manjarrez, R-Wapato
02:11 - Rep. Matt Marshall, R-Eatonville
02:27 - Rep. Mark Klicker, R-Walla Walla
02:42 - Rep. Gloria Mendoza,...
- Title
- Guilty Until Proven Innocent
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- 6:32
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- On March 4, 2026, House Democrats passed a bill that would grant the Attorney General vast powers to demand documents, question citizens under oath, and access private records.
Under Senate Bill 5925, the Attorney General would be empowered to issue Civil Investigative Demands while examining potential violations of certain laws. These demands allow the government to compel testimony and records from individuals, businesses, religious organizations, nonprofit organizations, and even other elected officials based on a “reasonable” belief that a violation of law may have occurred.
Senate Bill 5925 passed without a single Republican vote.
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- Hey gas, what were you like in the 90s?
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Washington’s carbon tax, known as the Climate Commitment Act, adds an estimated 56.7 cents per gallon to the cost of gasoline. In 2025, state Democrats also raised the state gas tax to 55.4 cents per gallon – the third highest in the nation – with automatic 2% yearly hikes.
As of March 15, Washington has the third highest average gas prices in the nation after California and Hawaii, according to AAA.
On Feb. 28, during the House floor debate over the supplemental operating budget, House Republicans fought to include a carbon tax rebate for every registered vehicle owner in Washington state: $100 for gas vehicle drivers and $50 for hybrid drivers.
Democrats shot down the amendment – denying families even partial relief.
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- Best & Worst of 2026 Legislative Session
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- 2:43
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Members of the House Republican Caucus share their picks for the best and worst moments of a bad legislative session.
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- WA Is Worth Fighting For
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Washington Democrats followed up the largest tax increase in state history in 2025 with an unconstitutional state income tax in 2026. Despite these setbacks, House Republicans were encouraged by the unprecedented public participation in the legislative process and are proud of the marathon effort to fight these policies and draw attention to the direction Democrats are taking our state.
The session may be over, but your House Republican lawmakers work for you year-round. They will continue fighting for lower costs, safer streets, better schools, a stronger economy, a smarter government, and a cleaner Washington.
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- The Impact 2026 Sine Die Special
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- 10:36
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- House Republican Leader Drew Stokesbary sits down with Mike McClanahan to break down the defining moments of the session – what passed, what stalled, and what that means for you.
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- The Impact 2026 Sine Die Special
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- 0:00
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- House Republican Leader Drew Stokesbary sits down with Mike McClanahan to break down the defining moments of the session – what passed, what stalled, and what that means for you.
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- Post-Income Tax Debate Media Availability
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- 55:56
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Washington state House and Senate Republican leaders are holding a live media availability following a 24-hour income tax debate.
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- They Raided a Pension to Balance the State Budget
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- 5:08
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Late Friday night, on Feb. 13, House Democrats voted to raid $4 billion from the law enforcement and firefighter pension plan to cover the multi-billion-dollar budget deficit they created.
Every Republican in the state House voted against House Bill 2034.
Democrats plan to deposit $569 million in the Climate Commitment Account.
00:00 - Rep. Travis Couture
00:20 - Rep. Ed Orcutt
00:49 - Rep. Cyndy Jacobsen
01:16 - Rep. Sam Low
02:14 - Rep. John Ley
02:50 - Rep. Peter Abbarno
03:29 - Rep. Matt Marshall
04:40 - Rep. Travis Couture
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- WA Democrats Approve State Income Tax
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- 2:52
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- After 24 hours of nonstop debate, House Democrats bypassed the state constitution and passed a state income tax, paving the way for a Washington IRS.
Supporters claim the bill’s aim is to tax the rich. Yet Democrats rejected numerous Republican amendments that would have guaranteed low- and middle-income earners never pay it. They also insist the tax is popular, but blocked every effort to let the people decide the issue directly.
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- WA State House Debates Budget, Taxes
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- 6:32:22
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The Washington State House of Representatives is debating the supplemental operating budget, SB 5998.
The proposal, which assumes the passage of an unconstitutional state income tax, would spend an additional $2 billion, while making deep cuts to Medicaid and education.
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- $80B Budget: Income Tax + $4B Pension Raid
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- 10:38
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- On Saturday night, Feb 28., House Democrats passed a recording-breaking $80 billion budget, which assumes $2 billion from an unconstitutional state income tax and $4 billion from raiding a law enforcement and firefighter pension account.
House Republicans offered 20 amendments, largely focused on making Washington state more affordable. Sadly, Democrats rejected all but one amendment.
Republican amendments highlighted in this video include:
00:00 - Amendment 2115: Provides $2.1 billion in property tax relief, made possible by enacting a series of government efficiencies.
00:01:19 - Amendment 2116: The ‘No Tax on Christmas’ amendment. Creates a sales tax holiday from Black Friday through Cyber Monday.
00:01:58 - Amendment 2107: Investigates potential daycare fraud. Require audits of child care providers who are receiving excessive reimbursements from DCYF.
00:03:12 - Amendment 2110: Issues a carbon tax rebate for every regis...
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- 6 Days Left to an Income Tax
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- 0:17
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Share this video if you OPPOSE a state income tax in Washington.
Democrats plan to pass their unconstitutional state income tax bill – Senate Bill 6346 – in the next six days.
House Republican Caucus Chair Peter Abbarno explains:
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- Democrats pass bill to remove elected sheriffs from office
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- 2:31
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- At 1:20 a.m., after nearly eight hours of heated debate with House Republicans, Democrats passed SB 5974, a bill that would allow an unelected state board to effectively remove a sheriff from office in Washington state.
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- Benefits of a WA state income tax
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- 0:10
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Gov. Bob Ferguson earlier today released a statement in support of the Democrats’ latest version of their unconstitutional state income tax bill, Senate Bill 6346.
The bill would erase Washington’s status as an income tax-free state, further eroding our state’s economic competitiveness, without providing any significant broad-based tax cuts for working families. As Democrats in the majority have acknowledged through their words and legislative maneuvers, the tax – if implemented – will eventually target everyone.
Washington doesn’t need or want a state income tax.
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- Bill to Overturn Election of Sheriffs Debate
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- 6:40:35
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The state House is debating Senate Bill 5974, which would allow an unelected state board to overturn the elections of sheriffs in Washington state.
Republicans believe the citizens of Washington should retain the right to elect their own sheriffs without the interference of unelected bureaucrats.
If you oppose SB 5974, send a comment to your legislators: https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/bill/5974
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- WA Democrats pass more tax increases
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The House Democrats’ $80 billion budget, crafted behind closed doors, assumes passage of a state income tax and does not provide any meaningful tax relief for working people.
Under one-party rule, Washington has the:
▶️2nd highest gas prices
▶️4th highest housing prices
▶️6th highest grocery prices
▶️5th highest overall cost of living
Republicans offered numerous solutions that would have made life more affordable in Washington. Sadly, Democrats rejected those proposals and are moving forward with another budget that spends more than the state receives in revenue.
House Republican Floor Leader April Connors, R-Kennewick, breaks it down.
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- Now We Have To Pay For Our Rights?!
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- 7:01
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- House Bill 2521 would remove the cap on firearm background check fees and give the Washington State Patrol open-ended authority to charge whatever it decides is “necessary.”
Reps. Jim Walsh and Travis Couture argue that the Second Amendment — and Article I, Section 24 of our state constitution — are not pay-to-play.
The bill is now in the Senate Rules Committee, where it could come up for a vote. You can send a comment to your legislators about House Bill 2521 here: https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/bill/2521
🔗 Learn more about Rep. Jim Walsh: https://representativejimwalsh.com
🔗Learn more about Rep. Travis Couture: https://representativetraviscouture.com
🔗Washington State House Republicans: https://houserepublicans.wa.gov
The Washington State Legislative Hotline: 1-800-562-6000
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- House & Senate Republican Media Availability | March 3, 2026
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- 47:46
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Washington state House and Senate Republican leaders are holding a live media availability to discuss the 2026 legislative session.
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- WA state income tax and pension raid assumed in budget
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- On Saturday, House Democrats passed a recording-breaking $80 billion budget, which assumes $2 billion from an unconstitutional state income tax and $4 billion from raiding the Law Enforcement Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Retirement System (LEOFF) Plan 1.
The budget did not receive a single Republican vote. House Republican budget leader Rep. Travis Couture called it “economic arson.”
“Democrats are pouring fuel on a spending addiction while Washingtonians struggle with higher costs for housing, groceries, gas, child care, insurance and more. Instead of helping people, Democrats chose bigger government and more taxes,” said Rep. Couture in a statement.
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- Democrats want to ARREST you for WHAT?
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- 20:28
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- In this episode of the Fix Washington Podcast, host Rep. Peter Abbarno sits down with 9th District Rep. Mary Dye to discuss the policies shaping Washington’s economic and agricultural future.
Senate Bill 5360 would give the Attorney General's Office unprecedented power to investigate, prosecute, and incarcerate Washingtonians who violate the state's vague environmental crime statutes.
🔗 Learn more about Rep. Mary Dye: https://representativemarydye.com
🔗Learn more about Rep. Peter Abbarno: https://peterabbarno.houserepublicans.wa.gov
🔗Washington State House Republicans: https://houserepublicans.wa.gov
🔗Past episodes of The Fix Washington Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMgrdr55hAr_cc2DzZ9BajsGqGC2re59x
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- Income Tax is a Bad Idea
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- A state income tax is a threat to Washington’s economic future, argues Representative Stephanie Barnard: “You’re either going forward or you’re completely coming down that hill and going backwards. We have to make investments in economic development and, right now, we are just taxing ourselves out of all opportunity.”
Watch the full interview on the Fix Washington Podcast.
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- Stop an Income Tax in WA state
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- In week 8 of the legislative session, House Republican Caucus Chair Peter Abbarno highlights the record-breaking supplemental operating budget, which assumes passage of an unconstitutional state income tax.
House Bill 2289, the supplemental operating budget, spends an additional $2 billion, while making deep cuts to Medicaid and education.
Senate Bill 6346 would impose a state income tax on Washingtonians. It’s unconstitutional, unnecessary, and we know it will eventually hit everyone. We need to kill this bill before it’s too late.
Debate over the supplemental operating budget is expected to begin Saturday, Feb. 28.
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- WA Democrat Budget Assumes State Income Tax
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Late last night, Democrats on the House Appropriations Committee voted to advance the supplemental operating budget, House Bill 2289. The proposal, which assumes the passage of an unconstitutional state income tax, would spend an additional $2 billion, while making deep cuts to Medicaid and education.
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- Gov. Ferguson Is Ignoring Problems Affecting WA
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- 1️⃣Article VII, Section 2 of the Washington State Constitution requires that property taxes be uniform and caps them at 1%. In Culliton v. Chase (1933), the Washington State Supreme Court ruled that income is property. The people have consistently rejected a state income tax, and the Legislature banned a state income tax as recently as 2024 with I-2111. Gov. Bob Ferguson and legislative Democrats want to pass an income tax anyway.
House Republicans oppose new taxes in 2026. A state income tax is unconstitutional, unnecessary, and – if implemented – it will eventually target everyone.
2️⃣Washington’s carbon tax, known as the Climate Commitment Act, adds an estimated 56.7 cents per gallon to the cost of gasoline. In 2025, Democrats also raised the state gas tax to 55.4 cents per gallon – the third highest in the nation – with automatic 2% yearly hikes.
House Republicans support providing relief to drivers at the pump.
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- Could Income Tax Prevent Return of Seattle SuperSonics?
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- 0:17
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Documents obtained by 570 KVI reveal that top Seattle sports executives raised concerns about the state’s business environment, including legislative Democrats’ proposed state income tax (SB 6346), which is currently under debate in the state House.
In a recent interview with KOMO News, Rep. Travis Couture said, “People, including myself, want the Sonics back. We don’t want to harm any kind of roadway or path that it takes to get those Sonics back.”
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- WA State Income Tax Bill Hearing
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- 2:05:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The House Finance Committee is hearing the income tax bill, Senate Bill 6346. A state income tax is unconstitutional, unnecessary, and a Democratic leader in the majority said we should expect it to hit everyone by 2031.
- Title
- How Is This Legal?
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- 3:06
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Late Friday night on Feb. 13, House Democrats voted to raid $4 billion from the law enforcement and firefighter pension plan to cover the multi-billion-dollar budget deficit they created.
Every Republican in the state House voted against House Bill 2034.
Democrats plan to deposit $569 million in the Climate Commitment Account.
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- Sheriff Elections Overturned Under This Bill
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- 17:05
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The House Community Safety Committee is hearing Senate Bill 5974, which would allow an unelected state board to overturn the elections of sheriffs in Washington state.
Republicans believe the citizens of Washington should retain the right to elect their own sheriffs without the interference of unelected bureaucrats.
If you oppose SB 5974, send a comment to your legislators: https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/bill/5974
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- WA House Dems Release Terrible Budget
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- House Democrats released their supplemental budget proposal Sunday, which House Republican Budget Leader Rep. Travis Couture said shows they still haven’t learned from the deficits they created.
“In the middle of another predictable multi-billion-dollar deficit, Democrats chose to spend more than Washington was projected to bring in and grow government by another $2 billion,” said Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn, ranking Republican on the House Appropriations Committee. “They drained the Rainy-Day Fund, launched an unconstitutional income tax, and raided a pension system — all to avoid making hard decisions.”
“Once you give government the power to tax income, it never gives it back,” Couture said. “Democrats say it’s only for the wealthy — but they’ve refused to put real guardrails on it. Today it’s ‘just the wealthy.’ Tomorrow it’s the rest of us.”
The proposal once again increases spending this biennium while relyi...
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- Help Save Your Sheriff in WA
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- This week, House Republican Floor Leader April Connors is highlighting two bad Senate bills scheduled for public hearings:
🚨On Monday, Feb. 23, the House Community Safety Committee is hearing Senate Bill 5974, which would allow an unelected state board to overturn the elections of sheriffs in Washington state. Republicans believe the citizens of Washington should retain the right to elect their own sheriffs without the interference of unelected bureaucrats.
🚨On Tuesday, Feb. 24, the House Finance Committee is hearing the income tax bill, Senate Bill 6346. A state income tax is unconstitutional, unnecessary, and a Democratic leader in the majority said we should expect it to hit everyone by 2031.
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- Three bad bills in week 7
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- In week 7 of the legislative session, House Republican Caucus Chair Peter Abbarno highlights three bad Senate bills on their way to the House:
🚨Senate Bill 6346 would impose a state income tax on Washingtonians. It’s unconstitutional, unnecessary, and we know it will eventually hit everyone. We need to kill this bill before it’s too late.
🚨Senate Bill 5360 would grant the state attorney general unprecedented power to investigate, prosecute, and incarcerate tradespeople, farmers, and ranchers for minor crimes.
🚨Senate Bill 5974 would allow an unelected state body to overturn the elections of sheriffs in Washington state. We believe the citizens of Washington should retain the right to elect their own sheriffs regardless of how unelected bureaucrats feel.
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- Your Last Chance to Stop an Income Tax in Washington State
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- 3:32
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- More than 60,000 Washingtonians have already signed in CON to oppose the Democrats' state income tax bill. Add your voice and send a message to Gov. Bob Ferguson and legislative Democrats: Washington does not want or need a state income tax.
This could be your last opportunity to directly weigh in.
If you OPPOSE a state income tax sign in CON here: https://app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifier/Add?chamber=House&mId=34045&aId=170828&caId=28388&tId=3
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- Will House Democrats Fix This?
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- 2:41
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- This year, three journalists – Brandi Kruse, Ari Hoffman, and Jonathan Choe – with a history of reporting on the Washington State Legislature, were denied House press passes.
On Feb. 9, U.S. Representatives Dan Newhouse and Michael Baumgartner sent a letter to the Speaker of the House urging the majority to provide press access to all journalists, regardless of the “views, thoughts, or words in their coverage.”
That same week, House Republicans announced they would be providing access to any journalist, regardless of political affiliation or ideology, who is denied press access to the House floor, ensuring continued transparency on the decisions being made in Olympia.
“Republicans believe the public has a right to know what is happening in the people’s House,” said House Republican Leader Drew Stokesbary, R-Auburn. “Transparency and accountability aren’t partisan values — they are foundational to representative government. At...
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- Effort to rescue babies in drug abusing households blocked by House Democrats
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- 1:10
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- In the last two years, there have been more than 100 child deaths or near-deaths in Washington state’s child welfare system related to adult fentanyl abuse and other hard drugs – an unintended consequence of the Keeping Families Together Act.
Late Monday night, Democrats in the state House blocked an effort to save these babies and toddlers. Rep. Travis Couture led the effort to bring forward three bipartisan bills from committee – including a bill sponsored by a member of the majority – to restore the state’s ability to act when children face clear danger due to hard drug use in the home.
Tragically, Democrats in the majority rejected the effort on procedural grounds, declining to advance House Bill 1092 by Rep. Travis Couture, House Bill 2511 by Rep. Tom Dent, and House Bill 2692 by Rep. Alicia Rule.
The Keeping Families Together Act, passed in 2021 as House Bill 1227, raised the legal bar for removing children from their homes. Und...
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- House & Senate Republican Media Availability | Feb. 17, 2026
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- 29:16
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Washington state House and Senate Republican leaders are holding a live media availability to discuss the 2026 legislative session.
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- WA Does Not Have a Revenue Problem
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- On Monday, the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council (ERFC) released their February Revenue Forecast. The state is expected to take in more than $1.8 billion more than what was expected over four years. Earlier projections overstated the impact of federal tariffs, and the Democrats’ $9.2 billion tax increase in 2025 is swelling state coffers.
As House Republicans have argued for years: The state does not have a revenue problem, it has a spending problem. We do not need more taxes.
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- $4 Billion Raided from Law Enforcement & Firefighter Pension
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Late Friday night, House Democrats voted to raid $4 billion from the law enforcement and firefighter pension plan to cover the multi-billion-dollar budget deficit they created.
Every Republican in the state House voted against House Bill 2034.
Democrats plan to deposit $569 million in the Climate Commitment Account.
- Title
- Washington's Future In Nuclear Power | Fix Washington Podcast S03 EP03
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- 20:43
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- In this episode of the Fix Washington Podcast, host Rep. Peter Abbarno sits down with 8th District Rep. Stephanie Barnard to discuss the policies shaping Washington’s economic future.
Rep. Barnard explains why she launched a legislative Nuclear Energy Caucus and how advanced nuclear technology could strengthen the state's grid, grow jobs, and provide long-term, reliable base-load power for Washingtonians.
🔗 Learn more about Rep. Stephanie Barnard: https://representativestephaniebarnard.com
🔗Learn more about Rep. Peter Abbarno: https://peterabbarno.houserepublicans.wa.gov
🔗Washington State House Republicans: https://houserepublicans.wa.gov
🔗Past episodes of The Fix Washington Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMgrdr55hAr_cc2DzZ9BajsGqGC2re59x
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- Bill prioritizes criminals over victims
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- On Friday, House Democrats passed House Bill 2539 – increasing the amount of money inmates can shield from child support and crime victim payments by 300%, from $25 to $100.
Every Republican in the state House voted no.
The bill is now on its way to the state Senate for consideration.
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- House Democrats raid $4 billion from law enforcement and firefighter pension
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- BREAKING: House Democrats voted to raid $4 BILLION from the law enforcement and firefighter pension plan to cover the multi-billion-dollar budget deficit they created.
- Title
- Washington is taxed enough already
- Runtime
- 1:10
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Supporters of SB 6346, the state income tax bill, say their goal is to make Washington’s tax code more progressive. But when was the last time Democrats cut sales taxes or property taxes to provide relief to those on the lower end of the economic spectrum? If past is prologue, as one House Democratic leader noted, it’s safe to assume this income tax, if passed, will apply to everyone by 2030.
Many of the same Senators now sponsoring the income tax bill voted to ban income taxes less than two years ago with the passage of I-2111. When Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen was asked about this 180-degree reversal, he characterized the move as “a pie-crust promise. Easily made, easily broken.”
It’s no wonder there’s widespread mistrust of the Legislature.
Republicans oppose a state income tax. It’s not only unnecessary and unconstitutional – it will drive away jobs, hurt Washington’s economy, and eventually target everyone.
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- Bad bills moving through the #waleg
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Just past the midpoint of the legislative calendar, the House is expected to work late this week debating bills. House Republican Caucus Chair Peter Abbarno is highlighting several bad bills to keep an eye on:
▶️Senate Bill 6346 – the most unpopular bill in Washington history – would impose a state income tax.
▶️House Bill 2403 would reduce penalties for sex offenders who fail to register.
▶️Senate Bill 5974 would allow an unelected state body to overturn the election of a sheriff.
▶️House Bill 2489 would prevent local governments from cleaning up dangerous encampments.
