In Olympia, the House Democrats have unveiled their budget proposal for 2015-2017, and it is harmful to the people of our state -- a tax and spend plan, based on risky math, which will increase the state's debt.
The Democrats' budget is a dangerous three-legged stool – of high taxes, irresponsible spending and more debt.
The Democrats propose to increase spending by 15% - a total of $5.2 billion! And they propose a huge tax increase - $1.5 billion in new and increased taxes. Moreover, the Democrats propose elimination of the state spending limit, creating an unsustainable budget.
As Rep. Bruce Chandler says, "Raising taxes is the exact opposite message we're hearing from our struggling families and employers back home."
And as Sen. Andy Hill says, "Voters have made it clear they want state government to live within its means, not repeatedly ask for more money.... It would be irresponsible to send a budget to the Senate that does not balance...."
A rickety stool like this is dangerous for Washington State. If we put the weight of our state's future on this three legged stool our state will topple and exclaim "we've fallen and we can't get up!”
Respectfully,
Susan Hutchison
Chairman, Washington State Republican Party
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