It’s been more than a month since the gas prices in Washington became the most expensive in the country – and that ranking hasn’t changed. Currently, the average price of regular gas in America is $3.69 per gallon whereas, in Washington, it’s $4.93. That’s $1.24 more out of your pocketbook for every gallon. Meanwhile, Mississippi has...
In late June, gas prices in Washington became the highest in the nation. A major reason for that is Washington’s carbon dioxide tax, which has caused a significant jump in gas prices that has the rest of the country taking note. Currently, a motorist in Washington can expect to spend $4.96 per gallon, which is...
Between the new long-term care tax and the nation’s highest gas prices, money isn’t going as far for Washington families. Brandi Kruse discusses on the unDivided Podcast.
Our new survey shows Washington voters are fed up with highest-in-the-nation gas prices, according to a new survey.
New polling from Future 42 shows most Washington voters are unhappy with the direction of the state and want improved public safety, lower taxes, and new leadership. Brandi Kruse breaks down key results on the unDivided Podcast.
Gas prices in Washington State rose to new a new high this week, which means drivers here now pay more per gallon on average than anywhere else in the country. Not only has Washington taken over the top spot from California, it’s by a significant amount – more than four cents per gallon when it comes...
After trying to downplay the impact Washington’s carbon tax is having on gas prices, the State Department of Ecology quietly scrubbed its website of claims that cost increases would be minimal. Brandi Kruse discusses on the unDivided Podcast.
After an April 9th Circuit Court decision invalidated a natural gas ban in Berkeley, California, the Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) voted to delay the first statewide mandate prohibiting natural gas heat pumps in new buildings for 120 days, according to E&E news. The Court ruled that the Energy Policy & Conservation Act of 1975, which...
Leaders from a dozen Washington tribes are raising concerns about the effects of the state’s new carbon-cap system on gas prices and tribal sovereignty. Though many of the tribes are long-time allies of the Democrats’ agenda and support clean energy policy, they are crying foul on the recent effects of the Governor’s Clean Fuel Standard...
A bill making its way through state legislature would prohibit natural gas lines from being extended to any new construction in Washington. The bill (HB 1589), which passed 52-44 in the House, saw intense opposition. Minority House Leader J.T. Wilcox, R-Yelm, said in a tweet this legislation was “the most poorly thought-out major bill I’ve...
By Matt McIlwain Since Washingtonians rejected a state income tax by 64% to 36% in 2010, the state has prospered economically and substantially grown tax revenues. Now the state Supreme Court has reversed a lower court ruling and invented an excise tax on capital gains income that exists nowhere else in the world. If the...
The capital gains income tax is one step away from becoming a reality. Washingtonians are just one step away from being subjected to a new tax on their income. This state-level capital gains income tax would mean that any Washington citizen, business or property owner who undertakes an activity that is subject to the filing...
As the rest of us consider our 2023 resolutions, perhaps state lawmakers would consider adopting a few of their own?
Punishing billionaires was a higher priority for the governor.