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Republican leaders press affordability message, criticize new fees and call for transparency
Summary
House and Senate Republican leaders used a media availability in Olympia to denounce a string of bills they say will increase costs for residents — including a utility surcharge, expanded producer-responsibility rules and a proposed tire fee — and pledged to push transparency and alternatives.
Deputy Republican Leader Chris Corey and Senate Republican Leader John Braun told reporters in Olympia that the caucuses will make affordability their top priority and oppose proposals they say add hidden or regressive costs for working families.
"The priorities for the people of state of Washington are affordability, affordability, affordability," Braun said, framing the party’s focus. Corey warned that bills moving this session — including a utility surcharge (identified in the event as "House Bill 2275"),…
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