The legislature is looking at a pay-per-mile tax -- but that new tax has another surprise tax proposed within! WPC Coles Center for Transportation Director Charles Prestrud explains in this episode of Washington Policy on the Go.
FEATURED ARTICLES
Resolution on a "fossil-fuel nonproliferation treaty" gets many facts wrong By Todd Myers
According to the most recent report by the Department of Ecology, 89 percent of fiscal year 2024 expenditures did not expect quantifiable emissions reductions. The remaining 11 percent yielded very few benefits. READ MORE
Let trained psychologists prescribe to improve mental health By Elizabeth New
Psychologists play a critical role in delivering mental health services in Washington, often establishing deep therapeutic relationships with patients. However, prescriptive authority is limited to psychiatrists and leads to delays in treatment. READ MORE
Senate Bill 5729 would streamline permits for professionally produced building permits By Mark Harmsworth
[G]overnment regulations for construction of a new home now make up approximately 24% of the cost passed onto the home buyer. For a $600,000 home, that’s $144,000 in just the fees. READ MORE
SB 5671 would make broadband internet expansion less efficient By Donald Kimball
In a move that would do more harm for long-term broadband access than good, SB 5671 would remove private companies from being eligible to receive grants and loans provided under the broadband service expansion program. READ MORE
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TRACK BILLS: Using the Legislature's bill page, you can search by bill number or do an advanced search using key terms. Scroll down and you'll also see the day's committee hearings and agendas.
TESTIFY: You can make your voice heard easier than ever by testifying in person, remotely, in writing or by simply signing in and stating whether you are pro or con. Here is the legislature's step by step guide.
SHARE: Tell your friends, family, and coworkers about what you see. Share the information you get from WPC. Let them know their voice should count too!
WPC's Report Card for Washington's Futureseries continues soon with releases on Washington's agricultural and transportation policy coming in the days ahead. Find the report on education here and our entries on energy and environmental results here, We also released a special chapter on the $45 million EV rebate program here and Washington's tax and business climate here. Share the information with your friends and encourage them to be a part of WPC's work for change!
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