Stronger Families. Stronger Communities. Stronger Washington

Washington families are facing real and growing challenges. The cost of living in Washington is among the highest in the nation. We pay more for groceries, ranking fourth in the country. Fuel prices keep climbing because of gas taxes and overregulation. Proposals to increase business taxes and raise property taxes are closer to reality.

It isn’t just affordability that is at stake. Crime in Washington is among the highest in the nation, and we have the fewest number of law enforcement officers per capita. Students and schools are falling further behind. Washington state has become a complete virtual child care and early learning desert. 

To say Washington state has a long list of crises is an understatement. . . .

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