Washington State GOP Articles
WA Dept. of Revenue Commits Major Error in Calculating Receipts from New Capital Gains Income Tax Scheme
Reports out of the State Capitol in Olympia indicate that the WA Department of Revenue (DOR) has made a series of serious errors in how it has accounted for the state’s new capital gains income tax that has resulted in significant budget problems in Olympia. This news supports, with even greater urgency, Initiative 2109 to repeal the state’s capital gains tax. The state’s regular tax revenue report—to be released on Wed., Feb. 14, 2024—will include details on these mistakes. The largest[...]
SB 5770 makes homeownership even more burdensome
As ordinary Washingtonians strain to make ends meet, SB 5770 would make hard times even worse, as homeowners struggle under the weight of massive property tax increases. SB 5770 is further indication that Olympia Democrats are tone-deaf to the plight of their constituents. Their only “solution,” it seems is taxing Washingtonians into poverty or foreclosure. “Once again it’s never enough for the Democrat majority in the legislature,” says Republican Sen. Drew MacEwen. “This is[...]
Olympia Democrats violate Constitutionally-mandated duty, propose instead legislation protecting criminals and sex offenders—not victims
We are now halfway through the legislative session, and Democrats in Olympia, led by House Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) and Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig (D-Spokane) still insist on dismissing the democratic process; they refuse to grant public hearings to six citizen initiatives that have received 2.7 million signatures, collectively. In doing so, they are defaulting on their Constitutional duty, while also disparaging the will of voters. Olympia Democrats are not “unsure” of what to do[...]
WAGOP Resolution in Support of Informed Consent
A Resolution on Informed Consent in public policy passed with overwhelming support from the State Committee of the Washington State Republican Party (WAGOP) at its recent quarterly meeting. The strong vote leaves no room for doubt that common-sense conservatives from all corners of Washington believe that state law, policy and mandates must respect the rights of free people to consent to any medical procedures or similar actions recommended by government agencies. “The WAGOP supports Informed[...]
Media Advisory: Rally In Olympia To Demand Democrat Legislators Take Constitutionally-Mandated Action On Voter Initiatives
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, Jan. 31, 2024, at 3:30PM WHERE: CAPITOL STEPS, North/Supreme Court Side WHO: WAGOP Chairman Jim Walsh and unDivided Podcast Host Brandi Kruse will be featured speakers. WHY: Our state’s Democrat lawmakers are failing to uphold constitutional mandates by obstructing the consideration of voter-backed initiatives. Despite the Washington Constitution’s clear directives, none of the six certified initiatives before the state legislature have been granted the priority they deserve. These initiatives address critical issues such as[...]
WAGOP Stands with Texas
Bellevue—The current tension between the federal government and the government of Texas is an urgent issue for all Americans. And for all Washingtonians. The Washington State Republican Party stands with Texas, which is acting in the best interest of its residents and all U.S. residents, by enforcing our country’s immigration law when the current White House administration will not. Here at home, Democrat Governor Jay Inslee continues to flout immigration law by designating WA a[...]
Secretary of State certifies 1-2081: Parental Notification
Bellevue—Washingtonians across the state are celebrating the certification of Initiative 2081, concerning parental rights. On Thursday, Jan. 18, Secretary of State Steve Hobbs delivered official notification to the Legislature on I-2081, the third of six commonsense citizen initiatives aimed at fixing what’s broken across Washington state. “I am very happy to see that the WA Secretary of State has officially certified Initiative 2081, which strengthens parental notification requirements around school and health and medical activities,”[...]
WAGOP welcomes the certification of two commonsense initiatives to the Legislature
Bellevue—Washingtonians across the state are witnessing the democratic process unfold in real time with the certification of two commonsense initiatives to the Legislature that will benefit and unify all Washingtonians. On Tuesday, Jan. 16, Secretary of State Steve Hobbs delivered official notification to the Legislature on the second initiative to the WA Legislature. I-2117 would repeal Governor Jay Inslee’s disastrous cap-and-trade tax that has inflicted a heavy financial toll on Washingtonians, especially working families and[...]