State Legislative Republicans Unveil Proposed Budget

Washington State Legislative Republicans released their proposed two-year operating budget Tuesday.

Auburn Representative Drew Stokesbary says it’s a fiscally responsible, sustainable plan that provides real solutions.

"Unlike the governor’s plan, it doesn’t raise taxes on anything or anybody. In fact, it cuts taxes a little bit. It cuts taxes for some of the businesses that were hardest hit by the shutdowns and it reduces sales tax on some basic household necessities. So, we fund the exact same important programs as the governor. We fund several additional programs as the governor. And we do it by cutting taxes, rather than raising taxes."

It also brings in $1.8 billion from the state's rainy day funds to pay for one-time, COVID-related relief and expenses.