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Washington Policy Center is taking the month of November to reflect and to thank
you. Each week until Giving Tuesday on December 2nd, we’ll be sharing a personal message from one of our policy experts, a behind-the-scenes glimpse into what this year has meant for our team, our work, and the community we serve.

Today, we are honored to share this note from Todd Myers, expert on environmental policy & WPC’s Vice President for Research.

Our regular news updates are below!
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** New Budget Requests Show How Bad Washington's Spending Priorities Are
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Even as Washington passed the largest tax increase in history last legislative session, state budget requests for more funding are now coming through for the upcoming session. While some requests are exorbitant and unnecessary, others highlight how misplaced the spending priorities of the state have been. From tracking individuals with outstanding warrants to serving children in need, some essential services were neglected in the past session in lieu of increasing government employee pay.
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Funding Climate Plans, Not Public Safety
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Vice President for Research Todd Myers looks over the misplaced priorities from the state budget in a short overview.


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Help Kids in Washington Get Educational Freedom!
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Children deserve choice. Join us in sending a message to Governor Ferguson to allow Washington to participate in the federal program that helps students to take advantage of education scholarships for private or public opportunities. It only takes two minutes, take action here! ([link removed])


** THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Beef Purchase Plan Escalates Concerns in Ag Country
By Pam Lewison
The federal plan to interfere in the beef market has serious repercussions for Washington ranchers.
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Risks Arise Again for Age-Verification Requirements
By Donald Kimball
A new data breach once more illustrates the risks associated with age-verification laws regarding online platforms.
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For AI Startups, Washington is a Mixed Bag
By Donald Kimball
It's hard to live up to the PNW's legacy of innovation when the past decade has seen Washington's business friendliness wane.
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