Farmers Were PROMISED Tax Relief | Pam Lewison

Washington Policy On The Go is WPC's bi-weekly (weekly during the legislative session) virtual lunchtime event series featuring center directors and guests to inform you on the latest in Washington State policy research and analysis. In episode, Pam Lewison reviews the state of agriculture in Washington, including how farmers were subject to taxation they were supposed to be exempt from.

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00:00 - Opening & Overview of New Taxes
01:10 - Hidden Fees, Property Tax Tripling, and Inflation Impact
04:20 - Petition to Governor Ferguson & Budget Reality
06:00 - Agriculture Report Card & WA’s Economic Slide
08:30 - Climate Commitment Act: Broken Promises to Farmers
11:45 - Legislative Fix (HB 1912) and Its Limitations
14:15 - Political Pushback, Refunds, and Use-It-or-Lose-It Money
18:15 - Legal Questions Around Fuel Workarounds
18:35 - Livestock ID Bill: A Win for WA Ranchers
23:00 - Long-Term Trends: Farm Losses & Land Use Shifts
27:00 - Labor Costs, Tariffs, and Trade Concerns
31:30 - Final Thoughts, Petition Reminder & Next Week’s Preview

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