Washington State Legislature: Nothing to See, Move Along
Latest on the budget and McCleary:
Rachel La Corte Retweeted Jim Brunner (Seattle Times)
We were originally told budget details would be released publicly at noon Thursday. Was told tonight there was a miscommunication. #waleg
Boy, the Washington Legislature makes the GOP in Congress look like pikers on lack of transparency. Just sickening.
Comments
Trivia: In 2013, Republicans introduced a bill that would increase legislative transparency by providing mandatory notice and waiting periods before legislative action, banning title-only bills, and opening all legislative committees to the public. There wasn't a single Democrat sponsoring this bill- not one.
Voter
My bet: Education will primarily be funded via property tax. We will see family leave for large corporations. Both Rs and Ds will proclaim victory.
I'm still not convinced that Seattle (which will foot a large part of the bill) will see additional revenue. We can't discuss revenue without discussing the levy cap.
We will see a host of education reforms and changes to funding formula.
Highly capable funding raised from 2.3% to 5%. This means more funding for HCC.
Special ed. cap lifted from 12.7 to 13.5%
Prototypical funding model maintained.
DWE
I'm not for hire. It's hard work--and completely volunteer and pro bono. I'm doing my best to advocate for every child and to see a political, practical, or legal solution to McCleary so that the state can meet it's constitutional paramount duty. Today was the toughest day at the Capitol yet, and I've been through some rough times but this was truly challenging. Help us keep up the pressure. We will persevere.
Many thanks to all advocates!
Regards,
Summer Stinson
Washington's Paramount Duty
Voter
"The WA REALTOR Political Action Committee (R-PAC) is spending a lot of money promoting the Senate Republicans’ budget plan, which would lead to a massive property tax increase while providing less funding for schools in certain districts."
Could someone explain this to me in a little more detail? Does it mean that property taxes funding education stay within regions rather than spread within the state? Sorry to be dense but thanks for additional insight.
CatchingUp
Seattle Schools WILL see more dollars but many of the dollars will go to other regions where their property values are not as high.
I have a couple of trolls who are convinced I am a paid lobbyist (I wish) and that they will report me to the PDC. Be my guest.
Sometimes it's hard for folks to realize that some of us just care. A lot.