Washington's Passed the Largest Tax Increase in History | 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
00:24 - Largest budget and tax increase in WA history
01:49 - Budget timing and political games
02:59 - Where the tax money goes
03:43 - No reforms, just bigger spending
04:06 - GOP budget alternative rejected
04:52 - WA economy may fall behind
05:35 - Clemency board expansion and concerns
06:50 - Parental rights rollback
08:19 - Seattle schools losing students
09:22 - National school choice momentum
10:16 - New WA gas tax and automatic hikes
11:58 - Hidden fees and tolling plans
14:07 - Sound Transit delays again
15:21 - Final thoughts

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