WA House Republicans

"Our state is unaffordable for many Washingtonians." -Gov. Bob Ferguson, January 15, 2025 Four months later, he signed the largest tax increase in state history into law. #waleg

Rep. Tom Dent on the Keeping Families Together Act: “If you have legislation and it's not working, let’s fix it.” Read the story @TCSWashington. #waleg

BREAKING: Seven new tax and fee increases, passed by Democrats and signed into law by Gov. Ferguson, go into effect today. ⚠️HB 2049 will raise property taxes by increasing the local school district property tax levy authority by 55% by 2031, allowing rich districts to get…

Facts on Gov. Bob Ferguson’s first six months in office: 1⃣ Approved the largest tax increase in state history after saying in his inaugural address, “Trust me on this — I am taking that same laser focus on affordability to the Governor’s office.” 2⃣ Signed an unsustainable…

State Democrats and Gov. Ferguson just pushed through the largest tax increase in state history which will send jobs, businesses, and tax revenue out of our state. At the same time, updated revenue projections revealed that the operating budget is already negative $331 million…

From @fox13seattle: Seattle now ranks third in the nation for median home sale prices, with a year-over-year increase of 2.2% to $766,725. #waleg fox13seattle.com/news/seattle-t…

Unfortunately, property taxes will increase for many homeowners in Washington due to House Bill 2049. The legislation, passed by Democrats and signed into law by Gov. Ferguson, will increase the local school district property tax levy authority by 55% by 2031. House Republicans…

“The four Lower Snake River dams are more than concrete and turbines. They are lifelines for agriculture, freight, clean energy, and the rural economies that keep Washington moving,” writes Rep. Joe Schmick in an op-ed titled: Keep the Snake River dams — for our farms, economy,…

“Despite the urgency of the crisis, the Democratic majority in Olympia failed to make child care a priority again this year,” writes House Republican Caucus Chair Peter Abbarno in The Chronicle. Rep. Abbarno’s full op-ed: Washington is in the midst of a child care crisis —…

From @fox13seattle: Residents in New Hampshire, New Jersey, Connecticut, Washington and New York face the highest median property tax amount, according to the most recent data from Realtor.com. #waleg