The Elephant in the Dome

The official podcast of the Washington State Senate Republican Caucus.

WA Income Tax Signed — But Fraud, Lawsuits & Government Waste Still Growing — The Elephant in the Dome Podcast

Washington now has a new income tax set to take effect in 2028. But questions remain about how the state manages the money it already collects.

In this episode of Elephant in the Dome, host Tracy Ellis sits down with Senate Republican Leader John Braun to discuss a troubling state audit involving the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families, rising government bureaucracy, and the growing cost of lawsuits against the state.

They also discuss whether Bob Ferguson can bring accountability and efficiency to state government after years under Jay Inslee.

Topics include:

Washington’s new income tax

Fraud and overpayments in state programs

Growth of government bureaucracy

Lawsuits costing taxpayers hundreds of millions

Problems at Green Hill School

Can government accountability improve?

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