by Sue | Jan 18, 2021 | Republican Party News
On Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, the State Committee of the Washington State Republican Party (WSRP), representing the 39 county Republican Parties across Washington state, voted to pass a resolution to condemn the impeachment of President Donald J. Trump.
Following is the Resolution as passed:
Resolution to Condemn the Impeachment of President Donald J. Trump
Whereas, we are the Party of Law and Order and are opposed to criminal violence and destruction of any kind, including the violence at the Capitol on January 6th and the violence of BLM and left-wing rioters in nearly every major city throughout the summer; and
Whereas, we support law enforcement and the prosecution of all violent crime to the fullest extent of the law; and
Whereas, the multiple serious concerns of millions of Americans regarding the 2020 election were ignored by both the offending states and Congress, creating an atmosphere of anger and distrust; and (more…)
by Sue | Jan 11, 2021 | Olympia News & Views 2021
by Ruth Peterson
Legislative Session 2021 – This is going to be a strange year. Many of us who work at the legislature are being asked to work from home. The buildings have been closed to the public. There will be little face to face access to your elected Representatives. These are all things that should concern every single Washington State citizen. It is wrong to not allow the public to access the place where laws are passed that affect them every single day. It’s especially dangerous this year, because the Democrats have a majority, and they are likely feeling pretty fearless, since they were able to be elected so easily. (more…)
by Sue | Jan 7, 2021 | Alerts, Education
Are you frustrated at the education system and are looking for alternatives for your children or grandchildren? Many parents have already removed their children and teenagers from the public school system and have found other methods of teaching them – from homeschooling to private schools. It’s one reason the Republican Party is such an advocate for school choice, where the money follows the child – to get the best education for each individual child!
Hillsdale College is a unique in that it takes no funding from the government, and is one – if not THE – best in the country. If you have a student preparing to attend college, be sure to check them out!
Hillsdale College has been in the forefront in helping to educate children and teens – in fact, people of all ages – about our nation’s history and government with their FREE online courses. It’s well-known for its Constitution 101 course (FREE), and many other courses it offers, free of charge. The monthly newsletter, Imprimis, is also offered free to the recipient, funded by donors from across the country.
Now, Hillsdale is offering a new course, “The Great American Story: A Land of Hope Study Group” – and again, it’s a FREE course of study.
Here’s the description on their website:
Special Six-Week Session of “The Great American Story”
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by Sue | Jan 4, 2021 | Alerts
If you’ve been observing any of the hearings around the country, in which poll watchers and other experts have been testifying in various states where vote fraud is suspected, you may come to the conclusion that there is a real issue with mail-in voting, especially where it’s been used last year for the first time. There are too many different challenges to the ballots to go into here. People who have stepped forward to tell what they have witnessed have been bullied and sometimes lost their jobs as a result. The electors’ votes from around the nation will be counted on January 6, 2021. There are several Congressional members who have stated they will object to certain states’ votes being counted due to the testimonies of many witnesses and affidavits put forth to show evidence that election integrity has been compromised in those states.
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by Sue | Dec 19, 2020 | Olympia News & Views 2021
Olympia, WA – Dec. 19, 2020 – Governor Inslee just released his proposed budget for the next two years. Below are some facts about the Governor’s initial budget and quotes from the Republican House and Senate Budget leads.
The Inslee Budget:
- would spend $57.6 billion over the next two years
- includes $1.3 billion in new taxes
- grows state spending by $5 billion over the current budget
- proposes a new income tax on capital gains of 9% on annual investment earnings of $50,000 for a married couple
- capital gains tax would take effect in the second year of the 2021-23 biennium and is expected to raise $3.5 billion over the next four years
- this tax has been proposed several times before but has never been passed into law
- drains the state’s Rainy Day Fund (again)
- Moves $1.7 billion out of the Rainy Day Fund, officially called the Budget Stabilization Account
- proposes a monthly tax of about $3 on health insurance policies
- allows state employment contracts to be re-opened for negotiations in the second year (likely means raises)
- spends $10 million to maintain the state’s COVID-19 relief fund for undocumented immigrants
- calls for a 10% reduction in the amount of carbon in fuels by 2028, and a 20% reduction by 2035
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