What a vibe ✨

There's no feeling in the world like seeing a #WALeg bill to make the ultra-rich pay what they owe in taxes get signed into law after fighting hard with your best buds @balanceourtaxcode.bsky.social to make it happpen.

(shoutout to @washingtonbus.org for the 1st photo!)

The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) will meet on April 8, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Cherberg Building on the capitol campus in Olympia, WA. The meeting is in person and will be livestreamed on TVW. Meeting topics include: ignition interlock device compliance and monitoring; drug take-back program fee-setting and expenditures; and clean buildings performance standard scope and objectives.

JLARC meets April 8. On the agenda: proposed final reports on ignition interlock device compliance and the drug take-back program’s fee-setting; scope and objectives for a study on the clean buildings performance standard.

Agenda: leg.wa.gov/jlarc/meetings

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March e.Bulletin is out now! Read it here: www.hcfawa.org/march_2026_e...

We are now past the Legislature short session, and have some exciting outcomes to share!

#MedicareForAll #Medicare4All #UniversalHealthCare #SinglePayer #SaveMedicare #HealthCareIsAHumanRight #EverybodyInNobodyOut #WAleg

Surge in ICE Arrests of Farmworkers Worries WA Farmers As Busy Season Approaches Save Family Farming Executive Director Ben Tindall issued the following statement regarding a notable increase in federal agents’ enforcement activity impacting farmworkers and the farming community. ...

Fear and uncertainty don’t grow food—farmworkers do.

America needs an immigration system that protects people AND our food supply. Target criminals, not the workforce that sustains our farms.

#Congress: fix it.

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#WALeg #ProtectFarmworkers #PNW #Harvest

Opinion: The ‘millionaires tax’ is not an existential threat to Washington’s startup economy Editor's note: GeekWire publishes guest opinions to foster informed discussion and highlight a diversity of perspectives on issues shaping the tech and

The vast majority of small business owners will not pay the Millionaires Tax, and many small businesses will even benefit from tax breaks. The tax actually funds the largest tax break for small businesses in Washington state history!

#TaxTheRich #WAleg

www.geekwire.com/2026/opinion...

cc: everyone in #waleg

It drives me nucking futs when I'm reading about a bill in the #waleg and the article doesn't link to the bill. It's so obvious to do!

Media Release: Longtime Front and Centered priority bill establishing low-income energy assistance program signed into law by WA Gov. Ferguson - Front and Centered WA State Governor Bob Ferguson signed HB 1903, a bill establishing a new low-income energy bill assistance program for households across the state.

We did it! 💥After 3 years of advocacy with our coalition + partners, #WAleg passed HB 1903, a bill establishing a new low-income #energy bill assistance program for households across the state. Yesterday, @governorferguson.bsky.social signed the bill into law! 📸
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Washington Bill to Establish Low-Income Energy Assistance Program Awaiting Signature A bill that would establish a statewide low-income energy assistance program is waiting to be signed by Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson.

HB 1903 is aimed at reducing the state’s massive #energy cost burden for low-income households. “We are falling short to the tune of about $270 million for the folks that are energy burdened & in most cases #lowincome,” said bill sponsor Rep. Sharlett Mena. www.newsdata.com/clearing_up/... #WAleg

WA Legislative Session 2026 Wrap-Up: What Happened + What's Next - Gender Justice League The 2026 legislative session is officially wrapped up—and although it was a fast-moving, 60-day sprint in Olympia, we have real wins to celebrate. Lawmakers spent much of this session navigating a tig...

Today, we're celebrating #TransDayOfVisibility, & that the #WALeg you elected defeated all four anti-trans bills this year. We're working to defeat Brian Heywood's transphobic initiatives to force invasive inspections on children, because all trans kids deserve to play sports with their friends ❤️

The real fight over the income tax begins Plus the AG goes after Kalshi, a megachurch's play in the 12th, and a loss for LGBTQ rights

Washington Democrats inked a millionaires tax into law, but protecting it at the ballot box may come with a steep price tag. 🗳️💸

If and when the courts green light a referendum, the 1% and their wallets are dying for a fight. 🧐🫏 #waleg

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Ferguson signs WA high-earners income tax; challenges expected; Former WA Attorney General to spearhead lawsuit against ‘millionaires tax’; Washington adds safeguards for Flock cameras - Today's Daily E-Clips https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/media/daily-e-clips/ #waleg

Ferguson signs WA high-earners income tax; challenges expected; Former WA Attorney General to spearhead lawsuit against ‘millionaires tax’; Washington adds safeguards for Flock cameras - Today's Daily E-Clips
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Exciting news! This is a huge leap towards a cleaner, stronger energy future for Washington. Every step counts—let’s embrace local solutions together! 🌱✨

#CleanEnergy #WALeg

While the Governor signed the bill, Fuse also co-hosted a bill-signing watch party with our labor partners in Spokane.

A big thank you to the hard working folks at TVW for live streaming all #WALeg happenings!

Today Governor Ferguson signed a new law establishing a statewide Transmission Authority. This will help Washington speed up upgrades to our power grid, and plug in more locally-sourced clean energy projects. 🎉 #WALeg

Lu Hill: This is the moment. A Millionaires Tax will strengthen our communities By Lu Hill

The Millionaires Tax will help address the affordability crisis by cutting the cost of basic needs and putting more money directly into the pockets of Washingtonians.

#TaxTheRich #WAleg

www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...

Here's the historic moment of Bob Ferguson signing the Millionaires Tax with #WALeg leaders and advocates:

Diverse groups of protesters holding signs advocating for workers' rights and fair wages at various rallies.

The WSLC released its '26 Session Snapshot & Legislative Scorecard, outlining wins on worker protections, bargaining rights & new revenue, including the Millionaire’s tax. Check out the Scorecard to see how your legislators voted on key pro-worker legislation. #WaLeg
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Also, I would love if we had an annual vehicle safety inspection requirement, but without one, I think it’s better to just upgrade the underlying offenses and enable automatic enforcement.

If #waleg rolled back some of its new fees and charges, it would create some political space for inspections.

I would love if we had an annual vehicle safety inspection requirement in Washington State, but without one, I think it’s better to just upgrade the underlying offenses and enable automatic enforcement.

If #waleg rolled back some of its new fees and charges, it would create some political space.

Ferguson signs Washington millionaires tax, legal fight looms The 9.9% tax on income over $1M starts in 2028 and is expected to face a court challenge.

Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a new tax on high earners into law Monday, ending Washington's run as one of the few states without an income tax on the books. www.axios.com/local/seattl... #waleg

Last up is @governorferguson.bsky.social who thanks @noelframe.bsky.social and April Berg for their leadership again, and then signs the Millionaires Tax into law!!! 🎉 #WALeg

Dunn continued: "I can now buy school supplies for my kids to keep their learning on track. The Working Families Tax Credit isn't just support for families like mine, it's an investment in all families working hard to build a better future for yourself and our kids." #WALeg

Gov. Bob Ferguson Bill Signing - TVW Gov. Bob Ferguson signs SB 6346, which creates a 9.9% tax on income above $1 million.

Gov. Bob Ferguson is signing an income tax bill right now, which will start in 2028 and apply to annual income over $1 million per year. tvw.org/video/gov-bo... #waleg

Senate Majority leader Jamie Pedersen and Floor Speaker Laurie Jinkins have arrived to raucous applause. #waleg

We're here at the #waleg capitol building for @governorferguson.bsky.social to sign the Millionaires Tax into law!

There's a great turnout for this, easily 200 people in the room

Loving paid leave to death Plus nixing noncompetes, reining in spam, and tax relief for dying rich

Paid Family & Medical Leave might be the most #waleg popular program, but it's dipping into the red, unless something changes the program will become insolvent in 2030. Why should you care? We dive in. Also, non-competes are out and tax relief for the heirs of people who die rich are in.

Agreed! There are lots of great solutions in here, including Tax Increment Financing. We definitely need regional cooperation, and participation by #waleg, to enact these and save ST3.

Vancouver protesters join millions nationwide in #NoKings demonstrations Saturday: #waleg www.columbian.com/news/2026/ma...