WPC on the Go

Washington Policy Center
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Washington Policy On The Go is WPC's bi-weekly virtual event series in which we interview center directors and guests to inform you on the latest in Washington State policy.

Episodes

  1. MAY 12

    Washington Wants to Hike Income Taxes. Massachusetts Tried That Already. | Jim Stergios

    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 Executive Director of the Pioneer Institute, Jim Stergios, about Massachusetts' move to increase their income tax rate and how it negatively impacted the whole state. 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

    41 min

  2. APR 7

    Washington's Homelessness Crisis Explained | Eric Zimmerman

    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 interview Eric Zimmerman, mayor of Normandy Park, whose study on homelessness lays out important information on Washington's policy choices and how effective they have been. 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

    45 min

  3. MAR 27

    Education Opportunities and New Rules for Workers | March 27, 2026

    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 episode we chat with WPC's Education Director, Dr. Vicki Murray, who gives an update on the tax credit scholarship opportunity that Washington could miss out on, and WPC's Worker Rights Director Elizabeth New to talk about a few bills that impact new rules for in-home employees.

    49 min

  4. MAR 3

    Has the Income Tax Bill Changed? | March 3, 2026

    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 chat with Ryan Frost and talk about the changes the House Finance Committee has made to the income tax bill and what we could see going forward, as well as an overview of the budget proposals. Visit our homepage for the latest Washington news: https://washingtonpolicy.org Sign up for our FREE newsletter: https://washingtonpolicy.org/signup Follow us on our social platforms! Facebook:   / washington.policy.center   | X: https://x.com/wapolicycenter | Instagram:   / washingtonpolicy   | TikTok:   / washingtonpolicy

    32 min

  5. FEB 24

    Could Seattle Lose the Seahawks? | Brandi Kruse & Bill Brady

    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 episode we talk with Bill Brady, CPA and President of Brady and Company about the risks, compliance costs, and other troubles with the proposed income tax, and then speak with Brandi Kruse, host of [un]Divided with Brandi Kruse about why Washington's proposed income tax could chase away the Seattle Seahawks, just as emails reveal the tax climate drove away the Supersonics and might be preventing their return.

    36 min

  6. FEB 17

    Senate Passes Income Tax and Farmworker Unionization Moves Forward | February 17, 2026

    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 episode, Ryan Frost updates us on the latest with the Senate passing the income tax bill and legislators considering walking back the estate tax, followed by Pam Lewison walking us through the farmworker unionization bill and how it actually does little to help workers and more to help union bosses.

    46 min

  7. FEB 10

    The Tax Death Spiral Olympia is Considering | Joe Wallin

    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, Small Business Director Mark Harmsworth and business startup attorney Joe Wallin discuss the looming taxes sitting in legislative committees and how they would impact the business and startup community. If you find our information 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/ Visit our homepage for the latest Washington news: https://washingtonpolicy.org Sign up for our FREE newsletter: https://washingtonpolicy.org/signup Follow us on our social platforms! Facebook:   / washington.policy.center   | X: https://x.com/wapolicycenter | Instagram:   / washingtonpolicy   | TikTok:   / washingtonpolicy

    44 min

  8. FEB 3

    The New Washington Income Tax is Worse Than Expected | February 3, 2026

    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, Tax & Budget Director Ryan Frost talks about the income tax bill that just surfaced today, and why it would be such a harmful policy for Washington state.

    45 min
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About

Washington Policy On The Go is WPC's bi-weekly virtual event series in which we interview center directors and guests to inform you on the latest in Washington State policy.

Information

  • Creator
    Washington Policy Center
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Washington Policy Center
  • Show Website
    WPC on the Go

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