Business Leaders SEND WARNING Over Washington Economy & Income Tax Repeal MAKES The November Ballot

Business Leaders SEND WARNING Over Washington Economy & Income Tax Repeal MAKES The November Ballot

Washington politics continues to heat up as the race for Congressional District 4 turns into a dispute over President Donald Trump's endorsement, with Republican candidates Amanda McKinney and Jerrod Sessler offering competing claims while Democrat John Zeller argues the Republican division could reshape the race ahead of Washington's August primary. This episode also covers the Association of Washington Business (AWB) and Washington Roundtable Economic Future Solutions Summit, where former Gov. Gary Locke and Bellevue Chamber CEO Joe Fain raised concerns about Washington's fiscal future, the state's new income tax, long-term budget sustainability, government spending, business investment, and the risks of relying on a narrow tax base. Finally, Spokane Valley taxpayers are questioning a nearly $185,000 marketing campaign promoting the city's Auto Row, raising broader questions about economic development, taxpayer-funded marketing, government priorities, and whether public dollars should be used to support private industry. Featured topics include: Washington income tax Initiative 645 Gary Locke Joe Fain AWB Washington Roundtable Washington economy Business climate Government spending Budget discipline Spokane Valley Auto Row Taxpayer spending Congressional District 4 Amanda McKinney Jerrod Sessler John Zeller Trump endorsement Washington primary election Government accountability Subscribe for daily reporting from The Center Square covering Washington politics, taxes, business, elections, public policy, and government accountability.


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