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Senator 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 MoreWhat to expect this session: Nothing good
January 8, 2019What to expect this session: Nothing good We’re not going to sugar coat this for you: After Democrats won majorities in the House and Senate, the 2019 session could end up looking pretty scary. If Democrats get their way, state spending will explode, and taxpayers will be asked to fork over even more of their paychecks. All to give Jay ... Read MoreState GOP lawmaker eyes cheaper car tabs, Sound Transit reform
January 8, 2019State GOP lawmaker eyes cheaper car tabs, Sound Transit reform By: Hanna Scott, My Northwest My Northwest Originally published January 3, 2019 The 2019 legislative session gets underway in just over a week, and one Republican state Senator is putting a target on Sound Transit, and ST3, the $54 billion light rail expansion approved by voters. Lawmakers on both sides of 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Democrats repealed the voter-approved 2/3rds requirement to raise taxes.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.