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Articles and commentary on the issues facing Washington’s 44th District
'Washington’s economic suicide pact ' by Vincent
An opinion column arguing that Washington's tax and regulatory policies are pushing Starbucks, Amazon, and Microsoft—and their jobs—out of the state.
Fiscal Fallout: WA budget spending increased by 230% since 2001
A look at legislative budget data showing Washington's operating budget has grown 230% since 2001.
“Byeeee” by Vincent Cavaleri | Heartland Journal
Howard Schultz’s exit from Seattle, and his sharp words for the city’s leadership, as a warning sign for Washington’s business climate.
2026 Washington State Legislative Scorecard
A scorecard tracking how all 147 Washington legislators voted on the session's most consequential tax, public safety, and regulatory bills.
Washington's Gas Tax Goes Up Forever Now | Paul Guppy
Policy analyst Paul Guppy breaks down Washington's new automatic gas-tax increases and what they mean for drivers at the pump.
Vote For Common-Sense Fiscal Restraint
A Snohomish resident writes in to endorse Sherri Larkin, pointing to soaring gas taxes as her reason for backing fiscal restraint on August 4.
