Did Lawmakers Just Push Washington Into Recession? | Paul Guppy

This video is part of our series informing you of the latest in state policy. Paul updates viewers on the latest policy happenings in Olympia and beyond.

00:00 - Introduction & Overview
00:42 - Budget Size & Democrat Leadership
01:55 - Claims of Budget Deficit & Revenue Reality
02:48 - Limiting Debate & Public Input
03:57 - Taxes Passed & Budget Breakdown
05:05 - Gas, Diesel & Energy Tax Increases
06:12 - Education Spending vs. Performance
07:02 - Hidden Fees & Cost Increases
07:48 - SB 5041: Strike Unemployment Benefits
08:34 - HB 1217: Rent Control
09:21 - HB 1296: Parental Rights Repealed
10:06 - Bad Tax Ideas That Failed
10:58 - Economic Risks & National Comparison
12:06 - Takeaways: Budget Reflects Values
12:29 - Outlook: WA’s Declining Competitiveness

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