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A public records request recently uncovered talking points to argue in favor of the capital gains income tax, saying if farmers and ranchers can make $250,000 in profit each year working less than half time, they can afford to pay 7% on all profits above $250,000. ....
SB 5172 Stalls Pt 2 Friday Apr 2nd, 2021 With today’s Fruit Grower Report, I’m Bob Larson. A bill hijacked by Senate Democrats, that began as a measure to help ag employers avoid paying retroactive overtime pay, has gone virtually unchanged in the House. The Washington Policy Center’s Ag Initiative Director, Pam Lewison says Senate Bill 5172 has basically stalled in the House when amendments were expected … LEWISON … “Farmers are protected from retroactive pay in a private lawsuit, so a lawsuit from a former employee. However, if state agencies like L&I chooses to file some sort of back pay suit against an employer, they’re not protected. They’re also not protected if a third-party files a lawsuit.” ....
Overtime Bill Moves On Pt 2 Wednesday Mar 17th, 2021 I’m Bob Larson. The Washington State Senate has approved a bill that now moves on the House that would phase in, over three years, overtime pay for ag workers. The bill also protects dairies and others in ag from lawsuits seeking three years back overtime pay, following November’s State Supreme Court Ruling that removed ag’s overtime exemption. Pam Lewison, Initiative on Agriculture Director at the Washington Policy Center says she’s looking for more bipartisan support … LEWISON-3 = 9 … “I hope so. You know, I’m always hopeful for bipartisan support any time an ag bill drops in anything.” ....