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BREAKING: Keep your eye out for TWO upcoming reports, one on KOMO 4 News covering the CCA's impact on gas prices featuring WPC's Vice President for Research Todd Myers, the other a Q13 Fox report on education issues featuring WPC's Paul W. Locke Research Fellow for Education, Vicki Murray!
Sen. Pedersen Says Washington is Great for Business, Cites Study Listing WA 42nd
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In a recent newsletter, Sen. Jamie Pedersen bragged about a study that listed Washington as a great place to work. That same study reveals that Washington ranks 42nd in the country to run a business ([link removed]) , however.
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How the Government Skyrocketed Your Hospital Bill
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Washington lawmakers are trying to come up with ideas to lower health care costs, but the reality is the more they stay out, the better things get.
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Washington Scores Poorly on Business, Tax Climate in Think Tank’s Report Card
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The state’s taxes and business climate has turned stormier in recent years, according to a new digital dashboard tool by Washington Policy Center.
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Governments should protect workers, end cozy relationship with political allies
It’s been seven years since the U.S. Supreme Court’s Janus v. AFSCME ([link removed]) ruling. I called some school districts that collect dues for public employee unions and asked what they do if employees have questions about deductions or union membership. I was told...
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NEW WPC Magazine: Where is Washington Going?
WPC Magazine's Summer 2025 edition is available to view online below. It contains exclusive content providing a look at the past legislative session, what to expect next for Washington state, how to keep hope, and more!
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Want Lower Health Care Costs? Start With Better Policies
By Elizabeth New
Washington lawmakers often promise lower health care costs, but their actions of raising provider taxes, restricting competition, adding regulations, and passing costly laws make care more expensive for patients.
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