Friends,
You might have missed the
news, but the Democrats' long-term care payroll tax took effect on July 1. Thanks to Democrats, hardworking Washingtonians across our state can expect
to feel the weight of an additional financial burden in their next paycheck.
Fortunately, there is some hope. Republican state senators are
pushing for new legislation to protect your hard-earned money by ensuring everyone has the freedom to make their own choices regarding the
tax.
During the next legislative session, Republicans will propose legislation allowing people to opt out of the Democrats’ burdensome tax. As
State Senator John Braun (R-Centralia) rightly pointed out during a recent press conference, the meager benefits of the Democrats’ highly flawed
program do not justify the high cost imposed on individual workers. The people of Washington can make informed decisions about their own
long-term care needs – contrary to the Democrats’ nanny-state agenda.
Several initiatives aiming to change or repeal the burdensome tax are
also circulating. To move forward, these initiatives must collect at least 324,516 signatures from eligible voters by December 29, 2023.
In the coming months, you can
count on us to update you on conservative efforts to reform the long-term care tax. We here at Shift WA are also keeping a close eye on
the initiatives – and we’ll let you know which are most likely to succeed.
It’s our mission to empower voters
like you with the information you need to help make a difference in our state. By bringing you the information you won’t see highlighted in the
mainstream media, we’re working hard to safeguard the financial well-being of hardworking families across our state.
Thank you,
The Shift WA Team
