Taxes

VIDEO: Citizens outraged by new fuel tax proposal
March 07, 2020
In this week’s video, we discuss House Bill 1110, the so-called “low-carbon fuel standard.” It’s a controversial scheme that could result in price increases of up to 57 cents per gallon for gasoline and up to 63 cents per gallon for diesel. On March 2, 2020, hundreds of hardworking truck... Read More...
Video: No love from the Taxman
February 14, 2020
  In this week’s video, we look at the series of new and higher taxes proposed by the majority party. It’s no coincidence that the first bill of the session signed into law by Governor Inslee is SB 6492 — the Democrat’s $1 billion tax hike do-over bill. Despite continuing... Read More...
Nuclear power, Inslee taxes and beautiful voices from home
February 09, 2018
In this week’s video update, Sen. Sharon Brown, R-Kennewick, discusses the fifth week of the 2018 legislative sessions, and shares some of the sights and sounds of Capitol, including a hearing on energy policy, the Republican Leadership Media Availability and a visit by the Tri-Cities’ own Mid-Columbia Mastersingers. Read More...
Panel hears support for trio of Brown bills to encourage job growth
January 21, 2015
Measures would expedite permitting and help create new manufacturing and construction jobs  Sen. Sharon Brown, chair of the Senate Trade and Economic Development Committee, has made attracting and retaining employers in Washington and helping them create new jobs her top priority since coming to the Senate. Today, three of her... Read More...
In the News: Bill to help in-state manufacturers remains on track
March 12, 2014
A bill to help in-state manufacturers is still on track as the legislative session nears a possible conclusion Thursday. Senate Bill 6515, which would establish a pilot program and give five new manufacturing facilities a tax credit to cover portions of each facility’s construction costs, was not voted on by... Read More...
Senate approves Brown’s ‘Reinvest in Washington Jobs Act’
March 04, 2014
  Brown bill encouraging employers to hire members of the DD community also moves to House Calling it one of the most ingenious ways ever to promote economic development, members of the Washington State Senate today passed the “Reinvest in Washington Jobs Act” by a vote of 45-2. “We’ve heard... Read More...
Video Update for Jan. 30, 2014
January 30, 2014
Q&A with Sen. Sharon Brown, R-Kennewick,  discussing “Jobs Week” in the Senate and her work to make the Tri-Cities and all of Washington a better place for employers to maintain and create new jobs. Read More...
Bridges to a Better Government E-Newsletter for June 30, 2013
June 30, 2013
I fought hard to represent our district and as a result, Delta High School will receive $5.4 million in new funding. Delta is a shining example of a leader in statewide education. Their focus on the key STEM education areas (science, technology, engineering, and math) and ability to weave English,... Read More...