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WA Dems calling Ferguson’s bluff

(OLYMPIA, Wash.) – The House and Senate each released budget proposals this week. Both included significant tax hikes, mostly targeting the rich. Governor Ferguson has said “we’re not gonna tax our way out of this,” when it comes to the budget crisis, but legislative Democrats are insisting new revenues, as they would call them, are needed to keep the state in the black.

PLUS: How tariffs might have unintended consequences for the American automotive industry.

AND: Why the price of toilet paper might soon flush your budget.

Guests include Paul Queary of the Washington Observer, legal analyst Royal Oakes, and State Department reporter Shannon

 

(OLYMPIA, Wash.) – The House and Senate each released budget proposals this week. Both included significant tax hikes, mostly targeting the rich. Governor Ferguson has said “we’re not gonna tax our way out of this,” when it comes to the budget crisis, but legislative Democrats are insisting new revenues, as they would call them, are needed to keep the state in the black.

PLUS: How tariffs might have unintended consequences for the American automotive industry.

AND: Why the price of toilet paper might soon flush your budget.

Guests include Paul Queary of the Washington Observer, legal analyst Royal Oakes, and State Department reporter Shannon Kingston.

The Northwest Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to the heart of what matters most.

 

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