2025 Washingtom State legislature really messes up.

The 2025 episode of the Washington State legislature has truly screwed up our way of life and chances for prosperity.

 

After voting to shut the public out of the budget process the Democrats
Increased property tax
Increased gasoline tax 

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The Democrats' budget cuts
Cut childcare
Cut domestic violence prevention programs
Cut college tuition aid
Cut supports to state & local fairs

Increases fishing and hunting licenses by 38%,
Increases the Discover Pass fee 50%
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And we got
"Rent stabilization" which is  exactly the from of rent control that made rentals so expensive  (and small) in places like New York City and San Francisco.
Gun regulations that effectively ban private firearms
Massive taxes and shrinking rental availability - Democrats gave us this mess.

Do not vote for Democrats.

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Update: Gov Bob Ferguson just revealed his ulterior motive for signing rent control into law.  Ferguson tweeted:

"One of my administration’s top priorities is making it easier to build housing of all kinds. Senate Bill 5611 helps address the state’s housing shortage by reducing permitting timelines. This will ultimately reduce the cost of development projects, making it easier to build. Thank you to prime sponsor Sen. Jesse Salomon and the Legislature’s unanimous support."

@GovBobFerguson

Ferguson choose to side with big corporations who can build sterile new apartments complexes.  You see, new construction is exempt from rent control for ten years.