Democrats expected to push tax hikes to fund inequitable pay raises

Senate Republicans say Washington’s budget deficit can be addressed without raising taxes. Their $ave Washington budget challenges Democratic plans for tax increases, citing an inflated deficit that includes $4 billion in worker pay raises. Instead, Republicans propose $5,000 bonuses over two years, benefiting lower-income employees.Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/democrats-expected-to-push-tax-hikes-to-fund-inequitable-pay-raises/ www.ClarkCountyToday.com#SenateRepublicans #JohnBraun #WashingtonSenateRepublicans #SaveWashingtonBudget #TaxHikes #BudgetDeficit #WorkerPayRaises #PublicEmployeeUnions #GovernmentSpending #EconomicPolicy #FiscalResponsibility #RepublicanBudget #DemocraticTaxPlan #WashingtonState #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa