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Session ends on Thurs, here’s our last chance to tell legislators what NOT to do

by Tim Eyman | Mar 6, 2018

Session ends on Thurs, here’s our last chance to tell legislators what NOT to do This is when Olympia is most dangerous.During the final days of a legislative session, legislators try their best to block out the voices of the people and just “get it...

Inslee had a choice: keep his word to Democrats or get orgasmic headlines

by Tim Eyman | Mar 3, 2018

Inslee had a choice: keep his word to Democrats or get orgasmic headlines Early last week, Gov. Jay Inslee gave his word to Democrat Senate Leader Sharon Nelson and Speaker Frank Chopp. He promised them that if they could get a veto-proof majority for their bill...

VIDEO: Eyman rips registration-of-petitioners bill at recent hearing in Olympia

by Tim Eyman | Feb 28, 2018

VIDEO: Eyman rips registration-of-petitioners bill at recent hearing in Olympia Your hundreds and hundreds of emails to legislators are working. The initiative-death-by-delay bill is dead. That is the horrible bill (SB 5386) which would have added years to the normal...

Finally, a hero: new house member Morgan Irwin goes all-out to stop anti-initiative bill !!!

by Tim Eyman | Feb 26, 2018

Finally, a hero: new house member Morgan Irwin goes all-out to stop anti-initiative bill !!! “This bill is much less about signature gatherers and much more about strangling the initiative process.” Morgan Irwin For weeks, hundreds and hundreds of regular...

Court hearing is Friday, April 20th: Here’s why I’m suing the Legislature: to protect the initiative process

by Tim Eyman | Feb 26, 2018

Court hearing is Friday, April 20th: Here’s why I’m suing the Legislature: to protect the initiative process Two days ago, on Monday morning, I sued the Legislature. I’ll be doing the case pro se (a fancy way of saying I’ll be the lawyer)....

WATCH VIDEO: Eyman gaveled down and silenced for criticizing politicians’ hypocrisy

by Tim Eyman | Feb 23, 2018

WATCH VIDEO: Eyman gaveled down and silenced for criticizing politicians’ hypocrisy Here’s 2 pictures from last Friday’s hearing: As you can see, all of you did an amazing job providing a SUPER TALL stack of written testimony against the bill (you...

Sec of State Kim Wyman’s heroic & courageous opposition to anti-initiative bill

by Tim Eyman | Feb 21, 2018

Sec of State Kim Wyman’s heroic & courageous opposition to anti-initiative bill In the Legislature, 99 times out of 100, powerful special interest groups call the shots, politicians bow to their will, and the voices of grassroots citizens are completely...

We need Sec of State Kim Wyman’s help to stop anti-initiative bill – email her TODAY!!!

by Tim Eyman | Feb 19, 2018

We need Sec of State Kim Wyman’s help to stop anti-initiative bill – email her TODAY!!! “All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing.” Tomorrow is our last chance to stop the...

VIDEO: “Mr. Eyman, your time is up, the light is red, you need to leave now” — I didn’t!!

by Tim Eyman | Feb 19, 2018

VIDEO: “Mr. Eyman, your time is up, the light is red, you need to leave now” — I didn’t!! Definition of fascism: “A government system that forcibly suppresses opposition and criticism.” At Friday’s 8 am hearing on House Bill...

Add your voice – join other anti-income-tax folks and send me your written testimony against the Democrats’ capital gains income tax

by Tim Eyman | Feb 15, 2018

Add your voice – join other anti-income-tax folks and send me your written testimony against the Democrats’ capital gains income tax A huge number of heroic supporters have emailed me their written testimony against the Democrats’ capital gains...

Send me your written testimony against the capital gains income tax so I can submit it to committee members on Friday morning

by Tim Eyman | Feb 13, 2018

Send me your written testimony against the capital gains income tax so I can submit it to committee members on Friday morning This Friday’s 8am hearing on the capital gains income tax is stacked against us. All the folks ridin’ in the wagon will be there,...

Say “NO WAY” to capital gains income tax — legislative hearing at 8 am, Feb 16 (next Fri) in Olympia – tell ’em NO!!!!!

by Tim Eyman | Feb 9, 2018

Say “NO WAY” to capital gains income tax — legislative hearing at 8 am, Feb 16 (next Fri) in Olympia – tell ’em NO!!!!! To ensure that as few regular people can attend as possible, at 8 am next Friday in Olympia, there will be a...

UNSUNG HERO: Our Initiative 960 from 2007 is doing its job, deterring tax hikes

by Tim Eyman | Feb 8, 2018

UNSUNG HERO: Our Initiative 960 from 2007 is doing its job, deterring tax hikes UNSUNG HERO: 2007’s Initiative 960 is doing its job, deterring tax hikes $30 car tabs, 1% cap on property tax increases, the 900 Pound Gorilla requiring performance audits —...

Tell Frank Chopp: “Don’t allow these anti-initiative bills to become law”

by Tim Eyman | Feb 5, 2018

Tell Frank Chopp: “Don’t allow these anti-initiative bills to become law” There’s only one legislator who citizens need to convince to stop these anti-initiative bills from becoming law: and that’s Speaker of the House Frank Chopp. He...

YAY! All R’s vote no, all D’s vote yes on anti-initiative bills in house and senate committees this morning

by Tim Eyman | Feb 2, 2018

YAY! All R’s vote no, all D’s vote yes on anti-initiative bills in house and senate committees this morning In the house this morning, congratulations to Republicans Joyce McDonald, Morgan Irwin, Vicki Kraft, and Norm Johnson for not voting for this...

VIDEO: Initiative opponents thank “Republican” Joyce McDonald for sponsoring their bill

by Tim Eyman | Feb 1, 2018

VIDEO: Initiative opponents thank “Republican” Joyce McDonald for sponsoring their bill At yesterday’s legislative hearing in Olympia, one of the main opponents of the initiative process testified: “My name is Jan Gee and I’m the President of the...

HERESY: “Republican” Joyce McDonald joins Dems in attacking the initiative process

by Tim Eyman | Feb 1, 2018

HERESY: “Republican” Joyce McDonald joins Dems in attacking the initiative process For years, heroic Republican legislators like Pam Roach have protected the citizen initiative process from the Democrats yearly legislative attacks on the initiative...

Tell legislators to oppose newest anti-initiative bill — Wed 8 am hearing on Senate Bill 5397 in Olympia (Senate Gov Ops, Cherberg Bldg, Hearing Room 2)

by Tim Eyman | Jan 29, 2018

Tell legislators to oppose newest anti-initiative bill — Wed 8 am hearing on Senate Bill 5397 in Olympia (Senate Gov Ops, Cherberg Bldg, Hearing Room 2) This Wed, Jan 31 is another weekday 8 am hearing in Olympia — perfectly timed so that regular folks...

There’s a different anti-initiative bill — tell legislators: “Knock it off!”

by Tim Eyman | Jan 25, 2018

There’s a different anti-initiative bill — tell legislators: “Knock it off!” Shutting down the initiative process is now an obsession by the Democrats in Olympia. I already told you about Senate Bill 5386, the initiative-death-by-delay bill....

Eyman infuriates Democrat senators at Friday’s hearing with this: “I really question the motives of the sponsors of this anti-initiative bill”

by Tim Eyman | Jan 22, 2018

Eyman infuriates Democrat senators at Friday’s hearing with this: “I really question the motives of the sponsors of this anti-initiative bill” RE: Eyman infuriates Democrat senators at Friday’s hearing with this: “I really question the...

Worst anti-initiative bill ever – tell legislators to oppose Senate Bill 5386, the initiative-death-by-delay bill

by Tim Eyman | Jan 16, 2018

Worst anti-initiative bill ever – tell legislators to oppose Senate Bill 5386, the initiative-death-by-delay bill RE: Worst anti-initiative bill ever – tell legislators to oppose Senate Bill 5386, the initiative-death-by-delay bill – there’s a...

Inslee’s agenda: all-taxes-all-the-time. Tell legislators: DON’T DO IT!!!!!!!

by Tim Eyman | Jan 11, 2018

Inslee’s agenda: all-taxes-all-the-time. Tell legislators: DON’T DO IT!!!!!!! RE: Inslee’s agenda: all-taxes-all-the-time. Tell legislators: DON’T DO IT!!!!!!! We’re stuck with a Democrat Governor, but at least he’s incompetent,...

RIGHT NOW tell all 147 legislators: NO MORE TAXES

by Tim Eyman | Jan 8, 2018

RIGHT NOW tell all 147 legislators: NO MORE TAXES RE: RIGHT NOW tell all 147 legislators: NO MORE TAXES Today is the first day of the 2018 Legislative session. Seattle Democrats control the House 50-48. Seattle Democrats control the Senate 25-24. They control...

REQUIRED READING: What Unlimited Government Costs Us

by Tim Eyman | Jan 5, 2018

REQUIRED READING: What Unlimited Government Costs Us With our initiatives in effect from 2007-2012, the Legislature raised taxes $6.9 billion. Without our initiatives in effect from 2013-2017, the Legislature raised taxes $23.7 billion. Our November 30 update...

We gotta protect ourselves from tax-obsessed Democrats who now control House & Senate

by Tim Eyman | Jan 4, 2018

We gotta protect ourselves from tax-obsessed Democrats who now control House & Senate This will be our 19th year fighting for taxpayers. Thanks to our supporters, we’ve gotten 16 initiatives on the ballot. Thanks to the voters, 10 were approved. Thanks to...

I’m really disappointed: we didn’t collect enough voter signatures for our $30 Tabs Initiative to qualify

by Tim Eyman | Dec 28, 2017

I’m really disappointed: we didn’t collect enough voter signatures for our $30 Tabs Initiative to qualify Despite months of hard work and effort by a lot of great people, I’m really disappointed to announce that we didn’t make it. Even though...

Last day to turn in signatures is this Friday, mail in what ya got

by Tim Eyman | Dec 26, 2017

Last day to turn in signatures is this Friday, mail in what ya got If you’ve still got $30 tabs initiative petitions, mail them to Spokane right away (the address appears on the back of every petition — Voters Want More Choices, PO Box 18250, Spokane, WA,...