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Gov. Ferguson's Three Failed Promises
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In spite of promising reforms, Gov. Ferguson has failed to keep three of his biggest promises from before the legislative session. These include reforming emergency powers, stopping emergency clause abuse, and cutting wasteful spending. In fact, Gov. Ferguson signed the largest tax increase ([link removed]) in Washington state's history.
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Governor Ferguson signs the largest tax increase in Washington's history into law
By Mark Harmsworth
In spite of promises to cut spending instead of raising taxes, our budget now raises taxes to unseen levels.
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Parent notification of medical services, mental health issues involving students is removed
By Elizabeth New
Parents now have less say over their children in schools.
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Work? Strike? Whatever; Employers now required to pay union members not to work
By Elizabeth New
Striking workers, both public and private, will soon qualify for unemployment benefits.
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