Washington's Gas Tax Goes Up Forever Now | Paul Guppy

This video is part of our series informing you of the latest in state policy. Paul updates viewers on the latest policy happenings in Olympia and beyond. This update reviews the impending gas tax increase coming on July 1st and automatically every year from now on, health care cost drivers, Washington's transportation spending, and more. 00:00 - Introduction 01:03 - Washington’s gas tax and road-quality problem 01:48 - The new automatic 2% annual gas-tax increase 03:05 - Why Washington gas prices are so high 05:11 - When tax policy drives people and businesses away 06:10 - Health care costs and non-emergency ER visits 07:41 - Washington’s jobless rate versus other states 09:20 - The rising cost of a Fourth of July barbecue 10:32 - Washington ranks 48th in road and highway quality 11:28 - Sound Transit’s $150 billion light-rail problem 12:38 - School choice scholarships and Washington’s opt-in decision Visit our homepage for the latest Washington news: https://washingtonpolicy.org Sign up for our FREE newsletter: https://washingtonpolicy.org/signup Follow us on our social platforms! Facebook: / washington.policy.center | X: https://x.com/wapolicycenter | Instagram: / washingtonpolicy | TikTok: / washingtonpolicy