In the middle of the night House Democrats passed a giveaway to their special interests. Of the $1.9 trillion spent, less than half goes toward actual Covid relief. It was so bad that two Democrats voted against it. @DrKimSchrier @StricklandforWA both voted for it.
Cause parents want their kids to be in school https://twitter.com/hanamkim/status/1365508729207091206
Private schools across Western Washington say they are experiencing record demand for enrollment causing waitlists and expansions #Q13FOX
For months conservatives have criticized WA Gov Inslee’s handling of the pandemic. But now even some Democrats are exasperated at the pace of reopening. As are some local officials. Here’s our story: https://www.nwnewsnetwork.org/post/inslee-defends-reopening-plan-face-growing-frustration-including-fellow-democrats #COVID19 #wagov #waleg
Restoring in-person school is a priority.
Schoesler: Restoring in-person school is a priority https://lmtribune.com/coronavirus/schoesler-restoring-in-person-school-is-a-priority/article_76d18049-73f8-51f0-aba2-f628217d2e26.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share via @lewistontribune #waleg #waedu @livfinne
Rep. Skyler Rude in @ubnews: I appreciate the opportunity to work with the Walla Walla Watershed Management Partnership members, including the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, to find a solution that protects water right holders.
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Tax collections for Washington have been resilient, with more good news expected from the March 20 revenue forecast. House Republicans have introduced an operating budget that would not raise taxes and would not make cuts to vital services. @PSBJ: http://ow.ly/SnPX50DOgCG #waleg
More coverage on the low-carbon fuel standard mandate (HB 1091) that passed on Saturday despite bipartisan opposition. From @The_CBH: http://ow.ly/6XDa50DOgzc #waleg
The case for new tax increases continues to crumble. More good news is also expected from the revenue forecast on March 20. Story from @dospueblos: http://ow.ly/5Whg50DNn6Q #waleg
From the @thenewstribune editorial board: “No matter how constructed, a capital gains tax is arguably an unconstitutional income tax in disguise and may not survive the inevitable court challenge.” Full editorial: http://ow.ly/Jjp330ryMmY #waleg