S1 Ep784: Income tax scheme (3.12.26)

We expose the real reason Democrats tied popular tax breaks into the income tax bill. Downtown Seattle business community warns Socialist mayor of new taxes. Pay to play? New Supreme Court justice was a Ferguson donor.

Howard Schultz announces he’s moving to Florida as Washington Democrats pass an income tax on millionaires. Our free press fight continues. How biased media coverage cost cities a valuable crime-fighting tool. Pass the SAVE Act!

Republicans hold the floor in income tax debate for nearly 20 hours. Lawmaker warns citizens are close to revolt. More bad news for Seattle as Starbucks closes stores. Businesses called out for supporting the homeless industrial complex. 

Democrats are poised to pass an unconstitutional income tax. Elected sheriffs in Washington state will now be subject to the whims of unelected bureaucrats. Investigation reveals schools have a predator problem. The media labels ISIS-inspired bombers as "activists" and “protesters.” 

The media's breathless coverage of gas prices ignores blue-state taxes and fees. Plus: Even if there is a miracle and the income tax doesn’t pass this year, the damage to Washington’s reputation is already done. Subscribe to Zach’s Daily Market Recap at KnowYourRiskPodcast.com.

Let's unpack what happened during the legislative session this week in Olympia, including: Governor Ferguson says he plans to sign the income tax into law. Democrats pass bill that would allow an unelected commission to remove elected sheriffs. Proposal to dramatically expand powers of the Attorney General draws criticism. 

How many lies can the Seattle Times spew in a single article? Let’s help them fact check. State senator caught in income tax lie. Bill dramatically expands the state AG’s power. Florida focuses on helping kids work through disagreement with words, not violence.

The story of Raz Simone, self-professed Warlord of CHOP, is a study in the danger of progressive politics. Starbucks to open headquarters in Tennessee as Washington can’t stop passing bad-for-business policies. Our press freedom case will head to federal court. 

SCOTUS halts California law allowing schools to keep secrets from parents. Meanwhile, Washington continues to erode parental rights in the name of radical gender ideology. Washington’s high court sides with trans council member prone to fits of nudity. Cue the gas price gaslighting.

No matter how atrocious the enemy, leftists will always stand against America. Conservatives split on actions in Iran. Washington man charged with threatening to kill Trump and wear his skin. Democrats press forward with economic suicide. Girls charged in middle school attack.