House Democrats pass record-breaking operating budget funded by largest tax increase in state history
At this week’s Republican media availability, House and Senate Republican leaders stood up for the voices of hardworking families who demand a balanced budget without new taxes or increased spending. They reaffirmed their commitment to fiscal responsibility by emphasizing how Republicans have prioritized common-sense policies that rein in government waste, cut unnecessary expenditures, and promote economic growth to ensure the most vulnerable Washingtonians are taken care of. House and Senate Republican leaders criticized Democrats for their proposed tax hikes, which will fund this record-breaking budget. They highlighted how these taxes will cost jobs, push employers out of the state, and tax the joy out of everyday citizens. They pointed to the nine-hour debate on the House floor, where they outlined a budget that does not require new taxes and still succeeds in providing Washingtonians with the essential functions of state government.
