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.
FEATURED EVENTS
FEATURED NEWS AND ANALYSIS
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. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
"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. READ MORE
Common ground: It can be found even in a lopsided, trifecta state By Elizabeth New
Two promising bills passed in the state House of Representatives unanimously on March 4. They should remind us common ground exists on issues, if we look for it.
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The Corporate Transparency Act is no longer in effect, according to a March 2 announcement by the U.S. Treasury Department. READ MORE
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