Jaime Herrera Beutler

Former Member of Congress | Children’s health advocate | Mom | Always fighting for our kids and the future of Washington state.

[Jaime Herrera Beutler @JaimeforWA]

@davestrom6 They amended 11 public pension statues when they made this law - removed ‘exempt from… state taxes’. Why would that do that because, to your point, no retired teacher or firefight makes a million? It’s because they intend to lower it to all of us soon.

[Jaime Herrera Beutler @JaimeforWA]

I’ll take greedy government for 10 percent Ken:
Clue: This new tax captures your pension.
Answer: what is the new Washington income tax.

[VOTE YES 645 @voteyes645]

Ken Jennings endorsed the Washington state income tax that removes retirement protections on teachers and firefighters.

His "Jeopardy" paycheck? It gets taxed by California. And Washington's new income tax gives him a credit for that.

[VOTE YES 645 @voteyes645]

@JaimeforWA in the @seattletimes:

“For nearly a century, Washington voters have rejected a state income tax at the ballot box. This time, lawmakers did not ask. Voting “yes” on Initiative 645 puts that power back in voters’ hands.”

https://t.co/hrOj0tZvyx

[Jaime Herrera Beutler @JaimeforWA]

Tough talk from @GovBobFerguson after the fact. He could have refused to sign the income tax law without the $1M threshold LOCKED IN. Leadership? More like sheep… but it doesn’t take sheep detectives to figure this one out. They. Will. Tax. Us. All. Vote Yes I645!

[Jaime Herrera Beutler @JaimeforWA]

At least they are saying the quiet part out loud. Hopefully voters will see it before it’s not too late!

[VOTE YES 645 @voteyes645]

The Seattle Times is now admitting what we’ve been saying all along: this is an income tax designed to be expanded to everyone 🧵

[VOTE YES 645 @voteyes645]

Once again, April Sims fails to answer a simple question: if this income tax was never meant to impact hardworking public employees’ retirement paychecks, why remove those protections in the first place?

[Jaime Herrera Beutler @JaimeforWA]

Check out our debate tonight live! 👉 https://t.co/6whM7sfTYr

[Jaime Herrera Beutler @JaimeforWA]

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[VOTE YES 645 @voteyes645]

Looks like WEA’s comments section is down 🫠ours still works for anyone who wants to have an open and honest conversation about how WA’s income tax is coming for your retirement check.

[Jaime Herrera Beutler @JaimeforWA]

@thecolumbian Hmmmmm. But no position on I645 to repeal the new state income tax? I’ll take it.

[Jaime Herrera Beutler @JaimeforWA]

Watch here 👉 https://t.co/6whM7sfTYr

[Jaime Herrera Beutler @JaimeforWA]

Looking forward to getting to the truth about how Washington’s new income tax erases protections for ALL state employee’s retirement checks tomorrow night!

[VOTE YES 645 @voteyes645]

They say the new income tax won't affect pensions.

So why did they specifically vote down an amendment that would protect pensions?

Vote Yes on 645.

[Jaime Herrera Beutler @JaimeforWA]

Just saying…

[KING 5 News @KING5Seattle]

A new report details recent trends in Seattle's tax growth as the city loses jobs. https://t.co/YSxsUS4K0h

[Jaime Herrera Beutler @JaimeforWA]

Well it’s fall, time for pumpkins, my 48th birthday and election season!!! I’m staying off the ballot this year, but that doesn’t mean I’m on the sidelines. I’ve joined the effort to repeal Washington’s new income tax. Stay tuned for news and information about Initiative 645!

[Jaime Herrera Beutler @JaimeforWA]

I want to sincerely thank everyone who believed in me and supported my campaign for Commissioner of Public Lands. Tonight, I called Dave Upthegrove to congratulate him on a well-run, issues-focused campaign and to wish him success. I ran for this office to protect Washington’s natural beauty, manage our Trust lands effectively, and safeguard our communities from wildfires and smoke. I hope our new Lands Commissioner will keep these priorities in mind moving forward.

[Jaime Herrera Beutler @JaimeforWA]

As we celebrate American Indian Heritage Month, I’m deeply honored to receive support from Tribal Nations. Their trust and partnership mean so much to me, and together, we’re committed to protecting our lands and fostering a future that honors our shared heritage and vision for Washington.
Let’s keep working together toward a Washington where our environment and economy thrive!

[Jaime Herrera Beutler @JaimeforWA]

🌲Healthy forests = Safer communities🌲

We need common sense leadership to protect Washington’s natural beauty.

https://t.co/3n4dnuCVfD

[Jaime Herrera Beutler @JaimeforWA]

The WA state School Superintendent is asking for $3 billion for K-12 education. On Day 1, my opponent wants to lock up 77,000 more acres of state trust land, a plan that would require the state to spend another $2 billion to replace the value of those lands.

In addition, this decision will cost schools, fire departments, EMS and hospitals $1.35 billion, which they rely on and which could make or break a hospital. It will also cut recreation, reduce wildfire capabilities, cost thousands of jobs, and destroy habitat. We should be using science-based management to protect the health of our forests and environment, rather than neglecting them and putting them at risk of catastrophic wildfires.

[Jaime Herrera Beutler @JaimeforWA]

I have made it a priority to safeguard Washington’s wildlife and fisheries, focusing on endangered species recovery, sustainable fisheries, and balancing the needs of local economies with conservation efforts.
#salmon

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[Jaime Herrera Beutler @JaimeforWA]

“Washingtonians and their public lands will benefit more from Herrera Beutler’s more-grounded perspective.” Thank you, @thenewstribune for the endorsement!  
We live in the most beautiful state, and I want to keep it that way.  As Commissioner of Public Lands, I will work with tribes, scientists, landowners, sportsmen and conservation groups to make sure Washington’s public lands and diverse array of species and habitats thrive.

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