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.
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00:00 – Introduction
00:45 – Legislative session plans
02:08 – Democrats’ plan for new revenue & push for a state income tax
03:22 – Emergency clause maneuver & SB 5796 “tax the rich” wealth tax
05:17 – Session messaging
06:43 – Republican response
08:16 – Democrat budget manifesto
09:59 – “Struggling to fund schools”
11:16 – “Antiquated” tax system
11:35 – Climate change debate
15:20 – Washington’s Climate Commitment Act and higher gas & energy prices
17:07 – Legacy media’s decline & new paths for conservative/free-market messaging
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