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This is The Latest, your source for news impacting affordability, accountability and opportunity in the State of Washington.
** A sneak peek at next week's announcement regarding homelessness and law enforcement
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He is a remarkable mind and an incredible resource for our state. His collaborative, data-centric approach to public policy intellectually frees him to pursue evidence wherever it leads for solutions and accountability, which is exactly what policymakers and the people of Washington need today.
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** NFIB report shows Washington small businesses are feeling the pinch of labor costs, regulations and high taxes
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A new NFIB Washington Small Business Economic Trends report delivers sobering news for the state’s small business community.
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** The world came to America. Here's what it reminded us about our farms.
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As millions of fans around the world tune in to the World Cup and travelers pour into the United States, they are experiencing far more than soccer. They are discovering American communities, food, culture and the people who produce it.
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** Another small business falls to Seattle’s failed crime policies
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Seattle’s approach has been a costly experiment. By de-prioritizing property crime and retail theft, policymakers sent a clear message to criminals: the risk is low and the reward is high. Aluel Cellars' Capitol Hill tasting room has felt those consequences.
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How Washington's Economy is Actually Doing
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Conflicting reports about the health of Washington's economy are releasing. WPC's Ryan Frost breaks down what the numbers mean, and why revenue forecasts don't spell clear waters for Washington ahead.
** FEATURED EVENT
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Washington Policy Center's Budget and Tax Director, Ryan Frost, will be hosting a series of free office hours in cities throughout Washington where he will share a brief presentation on the new income tax law and the implications of passing or repealing it via ballot initiative. There will be ample time for Q&A, so bring any questions you have.
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** ANNUAL DINNER TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!
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Tickets are now available to our biggest nights of the year! Join us in Spokane on September 11 and Bellevue on October 2 for nights of inspiration, education and hope.
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We know Washington's future is in trouble. Opportunity is shrinking. Iconic companies are freezing investments and expanding elsewhere. We need to stand together and demand a return to the policies that brought prosperity to our state. We cannot yield to an income tax that shrinks our future. Help us fight the income tax, get control of the reckless spending and seek better policy solutions for Washington. Add your voice to ours and donate and become a member of Washington Policy Center.
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