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Whats Going on with the Senate Republican Campaign Committee
Within the Left’s policy goals awaits an economic collapse
February 6, 2019Last week hairdressers from all across the state swarmed the capitol to fight for their livelihoods. What prompted them? A bill proposed by Senate Democrats that threatened to regulate and tax hairdressers, stylists, and anyone who rents a booth, out of business. To all the small business owners who wrote, called, and testified, fighting for their right to exist — ... Read MoreInslee’s State of the State: Lots of free stuff, little substance
January 16, 2019The day after lawmakers of both parties signaled a desire to work together to solve some of our state’s most pressing issues, Governor Inslee delivered a speech undermining all of it. A running theme through Inslee’s State of the State was the idea of Washington’s story. Only his speech wasn’t intended to usher in a new, prosperous chapter for our ... Read MoreSenator aims to ban congestion pricing before Seattle can implement its own
January 10, 2019By: Jason Rantz Show My Northwest Originally published January 9, 2019 A Washington state senator is proposing legislation that will block Seattle, and other cities, from imposing tolls on city streets, a practice known as congestion pricing. “With the bill, the Legislature would prohibit cities and counties from enacting tolls,” said State Senator Tim Sheldon. “It wouldn’t single out Seattle as the ... Read MoreIssues
Creating Jobs, Getting the Economy Back on Track
We’re working to grow the economy by keeping taxes low, reducing government regulations and supporting private investment.
Responsible State Budgeting
While the Democrats keep pressing to spend more than the state can afford, we passed a four-year balanced budget requirement and oppose new general tax increases.
Keeping Taxes Low; Respecting the Voters
Democrats repealed the voter-approved 2/3rds requirement to raise taxes. We support the 2/3rds requirement to keep government spending in check.
Improving Our Schools, Making College More Affordable
We added $3 billion in new education funding and cut college tuition for the first time in state history.