Timber, Taxes, and the Fight to Save Rural Washington

Timber, Taxes, and the Fight to Save Rural Washington

May 3, 2026

In this episode of The Fix Washington Podcast, host Rep. Peter Abbarno joins Rep. Kevin Waters in Carson, a historic timber community in Washington. They discuss affordability concerns, the new state income tax, marketed as a “millionaire’s tax,” and the growing challenges facing rural communities.

Rep. Waters also highlights the importance of the timber industry for local economies and school funding, along with key capital budget investments across the 17th District.

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