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WPC's special Tuesday March 4th, 75-minute edition of Washington Policy On The Go concluded with Congressman Mike Baumgartner live from our nation’s capital.
WPC program features included:
* · Agriculture Research Director Pam Lewison on the latest developments in legislation impacting one of Washington state’s top economic drivers.
* · Health Care Research Director Elizabeth New recounted her recent meeting with Governor Ferguson’s team.
* · Mark Harmsworth, Small Business Center Director, reviewed new social media legislation and revealed concerning implications.
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Taxes, Taxes and more Taxes plus some more Taxes just in case
By Mark Harmsworth
If you want to express your opinion on how the legislature is attempting to lighten your wallet, contact your legislator on the hotline here ([link removed]) .
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Legislation is being considered that could harm children
By Elizabeth New
Legislative efforts this year involve two pieces of legislation to keep schools from telling parents what they know is going on with their child’s health — while allowing them to help arrange appointments.
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Senate Bill 5041 — a favor for unions — will harm safety net for workers
By ELIZABETH NEW
This year's bill (SB 5041) would allow striking workers to collect unemployment insurance benefits for 26 weeks instead of four.
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The outcome is split so far on four bills related to WA Cares
By Elizabeth New
I have been urging this change for years, as the eligibility provision excludes many of the very caregivers we’re told WA Cares is here to help.
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"Fossil-fuel nonproliferation treaty" gets many facts wrong
By Todd Myers
There are numerous recent examples where politicians and activists dismiss evidence that shows their preferred policy doesn’t achieve the promised goal they claim to care about.
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Common ground: It can be found even in a lopsided, trifecta state
By Elizabeth New
Two promising bills passed ([link removed]) in the state House of Representatives unanimously on March 4. They should remind us common ground exists on issues, if we look for it.
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Corporate Transparency Act canceled for small businesses
By Pam Lewison
The Corporate Transparency Act is no longer in effect, according to a March 2 announcement ([link removed]) by the U.S. Treasury Department.
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