WPC on the Go

Why are Washington homeowners worried about the income tax, even if they are not millionaires? Leah Courage, principal broker of The Courage Group, joins David Boze and WPC Small Business Director Mark Harmsworth to discuss what she is hearing from buyers, sellers, and business owners.This November 10 episode of WPC on the Go explores Washington's housing market, the potential effects of people leaving the state, property-tax burdens, residency rules, and the costs facing small businesses. Leah also explains why she began speaking publicly about taxes and answers a viewer's question about buying a home in Spokane. Predictions and policy assessments reflect the speakers' views at the time of recording.If you find our videos useful, consider making a donation! We receive no government funds nor make ad or sponsor revenue from our videos and rely on generous contributions from individuals like you! Donations to WPC are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Consider supporting us at https://washingtonpolicy.org/giveyt00:00 - Opening preview00:15 - Washington's budget challenges and introducing Leah Courage02:14 - Why a real estate broker began talking about taxes05:56 - Who bears the cost when high earners leave?09:32 - State spending and warning signs in the housing market12:48 - Residency rules and cutting ties with Washington15:27 - Charitable giving, second homes, and relocation18:32 - More homes for sale and pressure on builders19:48 - Why falling home values may not lower your tax bill24:18 - Audience questions and ballot wording27:33 - What could come next for property owners?29:23 - B&O taxes and the costs passed to consumers31:20 - Property-tax limits and other possible tax changes34:07 - Government spending and accountability36:11 - Viewer question: buying a home in Spokane38:28 - Office vacancies and the homeowner tax burden40:04 - Leah's next focus: explaining property taxes43:15 - Closing thoughts and thanksVisit our homepage for the latest Washington news: https://washingtonpolicy.orgSign up for our FREE newsletter: https://washingtonpolicy.org/signupFollow us on our social platforms! Facebook:   / washington.policy.center   | X: https://x.com/wapolicycenter | Instagram:   / washingtonpolicy   | TikTok:   / washingtonpolicy

Andrea Suarez of We Heart Seattle was targeted by the state for cleaning up Seattle and challenging the homelessness industrial complex. In this episode of WPC on the Go, Communications Director Dave Boze sits down with Andrea Suarez and WPC's Public Safety Solutions Policy Director Eric Zimmerman to discuss the state of homelessness in Washington.If you find our videos useful, consider making a donation! We receive government funds nor make ad or sponsor revenue from our videos and rely on generous contributions from individuals like you! Donations to WPC are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Consider supporting us at https://washingtonpolicy.org/giveytVisit our homepage for the latest Washington news: https://washingtonpolicy.orgSign up for our FREE newsletter: https://washingtonpolicy.org/signupFollow us on our social platforms! Facebook:   / washington.policy.center   | X: https://x.com/wapolicycenter | Instagram:   / washingtonpolicy   | TikTok:   / washingtonpolicy

Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Ben Shuldiner joins David Boze and Dr. Vicki Murray, WPC’s Paul W. Locke Education Policy Director, for a candid conversation about student achievement, the district’s budget deficit, and accountability. They discuss cutting central-office waste, highly capable programs, special education, curriculum, parent involvement, and the federal scholarship tax credit program, and more.

$700 million could be accessible by Washington students to help improve educational outcomes, but only if the governor opts us into the existing federal law. CEO of Democrats for Education Reform Jorge Elorza and former Secretary of Education Arne Duncan join Dr. Vicki Murray to talk about the program, why we should join it, and what the inaccurate misconceptions are.Visit our homepage for the latest Washington news: https://washingtonpolicy.orgSign up for our FREE newsletter: https://washingtonpolicy.org/signupFollow us on our social platforms! Facebook:   / washington.policy.center   | X: https://x.com/wapolicycenter | Instagram:   / washingtonpolicy   | TikTok:   / washingtonpolicy

Washington Policy On The Go is WPC's bi-weekly (weekly during the legislative session) virtual lunchtime event series featuring center directors and guests to inform you on the latest in Washington State policy research and analysis. In this video we talk with WPC Coles Transportation Director Charles Prestrud outlining the latest Sound Transit ridership numbers, the fare evasion problem and proposed solution and more. If you find our videos useful, consider making a donation! We receive government funds nor make ad or sponsor revenue from our videos and rely on generous contributions from individuals like you! Donations to WPC are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Consider supporting us at https://washingtonpolicy.org/giveyt

Washington Policy On The Go is WPC's bi-weekly (weekly during the legislative session) virtual lunchtime event series featuring center directors and guests to inform you on the latest in Washington State policy research and analysis. In this video we talk with Issaquah Mayor and former state legislator Mark Mullet on his perspective on the budget, housing policy, and more! If you find our videos useful, consider making a donation! We receive government funds nor make ad or sponsor revenue from our videos and rely on generous contributions from individuals like you! Donations to WPC are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Consider supporting us at https://washingtonpolicy.org/giveyt

Washington Policy On The Go is WPC's bi-weekly (weekly during the legislative session) virtual lunchtime event series featuring center directors and guests to inform you on the latest in Washington State policy research and analysis. In this video we talk with our Worker Rights Policy Director Elizabeth New about the funds paying workers to strike, the new WA Cares rollout, and more.If you find our videos useful, consider making a donation! We receive government funds nor make ad or sponsor revenue from our videos and rely on generous contributions from individuals like you! Donations to WPC are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Consider supporting us at https://washingtonpolicy.org/giveyt

Washington Policy On The Go is WPC's bi-weekly (weekly during the legislative session) virtual lunchtime event series featuring center directors and guests to inform you on the latest in Washington State policy research and analysis. In this video we talk with Charles Prestrud, Coles Transportation Director, about the transit tax increase proposals on the ballots for Spokane, Seattle, and Tacoma.If you find our videos useful, consider making a donation! We receive government funds nor make ad or sponsor revenue from our videos and rely on generous contributions from individuals like you! Donations to WPC are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Consider supporting us at https://washingtonpolicy.org/giveyt

Washington Policy On The Go is WPC's bi-weekly (weekly during the legislative session) virtual lunchtime event series featuring center directors and guests to inform you on the latest in Washington State policy research and analysis. In this video we talk with Ryan Frost, our Center for Government Reform Director, about Washington's economy, including claims about the health of our state with new revenues.If you find our videos useful, consider making a donation! We receive government funds nor make ad or sponsor revenue from our videos and rely on generous contributions from individuals like you! Donations to WPC are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Consider supporting us at https://washingtonpolicy.org/giveyt